Day Seven: Estella a Los Arcos

I can barely remember the start of the day today! That feels very crazy to me, such full days of movement and experiencing.

I had the best night sleep in Estella, in my little hostel pod. Shout out to the hostel Agora because I really did sleep free of worry!

I started the day at 6.30 without setting an alarm, so I just went with my body clock. I walked out with Amy who was struggling with her feet a little bit. I walked with her to the local panaderia, but then stopped to grab a coffee and a baguette for the road. In the bar I met a man called Xavi who was also grabbing a coffee. I learned that he was Spanish also, living in Barcelona. He helped me navigate out of the city - he was a little anxious and jumpy. He mentioned to me that he was gay, I think he felt he needed to tell me as I was a woman walking alone! I felt grateful for his consideration. He got a little lost, and ended up walking out the wrong direction together. We corrected ourselves eventually! And then on we went to Los Arcos. He said he would leave me to walk my way - so we parted ways. I saw him again as I reached Los Arcos - but perhaps never again! Xavi, if you are ever in London I will certainly show you around the west end! Everyone is welcome in London.

The day was spent alone again, but I really have come to enjoy this. I walked though fields and they were so beautiful. It actually was a little emotional! I stopped for a coffee but then walked quite fast through the rest of the day.

I arrived to a small, rural town of Los Arcos around 12. I’m in a very colourful hostel tonight - not quite the good nights sleep anticipated but, still good I think! We will see. I showered, washed some things and went out to explore. I had a beer with Javier who told me to book as far ahead as I could for Sarria. I then added myself onto dinner with a group from my hostel room! I had a salad and a little bowl of broth and sangria!

I spend the days osciallting between feeling happy and sad - this is pretty normal for me! Thank you to Chris who is always there for support and for a call when I am feeling lonely. It’s been hard sometimes and my body is certainly feeling it today.

Tomorrow is a day of 28km - a big day into a large town called Logrono.

Signing off for now! Bed for me.Читать далее