Estella: Arrived for the night.
June 30, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
12th century church San Miguel
July 1, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
These stone carvings were done from 1187-1192 !!!
The wine fountain
July 1, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Sunday communion en pleine aire..
Azketako: morning break
July 1, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Morning spent passing wheat & oat fields, as is typical, but also a lavender field and a full cherry tree. Never seen ants carting away oat and wheat kernels before, but seems they'll survive theRead more
10th century San Andeas/ Cooling spring
July 1, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Lunch stop
July 1, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Surprise afternoon break
July 1, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Planned to not see anything for 12 k this Fernwood and surprise there's a flood truck with h
Juice, beer, and sandwiches.
Hillside respite
July 1, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
A rare pine forested hillside with several birds we could hear but not see.
Los Arcos: for the night
July 1, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Finished 7 days of walking, Splurged on a nicer place with no bunk beds.
Breakfast on the square
July 2, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Stork in the steeple.. Can you see it?
Sansol: 1st break
July 2, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Great morning enjoying the cool in anticipation of the afternoon heat.
Twin cities: sansol/torres del rio
July 2, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Santo Sepulcro: Islamic craftsmen
July 2, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
It is octagon shaped with Islamic design influences. It was built and designed by Muslims. Alabaster is used for windows, similar to other aged churches. The main window to the right faces directlyRead more
Viana
July 2, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Given we are so slow this was where we made it today.
Morning start
July 3, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Hoopoe stop
July 3, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Morning walk took us through a bird sanctuary. Surprised we made it through before lunch..... But saw a group of Hoopoes. sorry not captured by camera.
Storks, snacks, and shade
July 3, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Taking a morning break. Rachel took a taxi ahead to our next stop with our heavy packs. Definitely missed having her on the trail. Passed community gardens on the way into town and stopped at the parkRead more
Michaelangelo peep show
July 3, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Today's surprise was that the cathedral Maria la Rodunda of Logrono has a page size Michelangelo painting. The twist was that you could only see the painting if you dropped a quarter into the machineRead more
Kas break
July 3, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Kas is a lemon pop made in northern Spain. We took a typical afternoon break at a cafe along a reservoir. Afterward we walked by a family of swans, ducks, and even the carp came to eat bread.
Navarette: an evening's rest
July 3, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
4th of july morning start
July 4, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Morning stop..wine or gatorade?
July 4, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
When you stop for the morning and rioja wine is only $1 and gatorade is $2...makes for a hard decision..
3rd rest stop of the morning
July 4, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We truly milk our Camino opportunity. We have several stops which slow our pace, but lead to so many pleasant shaded spots to rest.
Plus we discovered how they grow poppy seed muffin dough.
Bee hive shaped house
July 4, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Hamburgers and fries ala espanola
July 4, 2018 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 25 °C
4th of July, so hamburgers, cokes and fries were the perfect thought for lunch.
However the Spanish take it literally and our hamburgers included chopped ham..
Viva America! Where hamburgers areRead more
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Glad to see u r following the traffic laws😉