Viloria de Rioja to Villafranca Montes d

We travelled 21 Km in 7hrs. The sun was out but the wind was strong so we didn’t get too hot today. We have left wine country and walked past many sunflower fields. The highlight of the day was running into our friend Angela who we met at the train station in Pamplona while waiting for a taxi to St Jean. We walked with her the first 3 days then we separated. So nice to hear her call out our names as we entered the square in Belerado. Unfortunately she injured her foot and is taking a few days off. She said she may bus ahead and walk with us when she is feeling better. Our albergue, San Anton is lovely. No bunk beds and lots of space between beds so it feels like a 5 star hotel. We opted out of the pilgrim meal today and went to the supermarket and bought some bread, cheese, ham, tomatoes, wine, beer, chips and chocolate for a lot less than we would have spent on dinner. We sat outside and enjoyed the view of the church and our laundry….Read more