Day 6 - Here comes the sun

Puente La Reina to Estella
22.9km
After the almighty storms of yesterday the sun came out in force today. Initially it was pleasant but after lunch and late afternoon was uncomfortable in the high 20s.
Today’s section was from Puente La Reina to Estella.
Jacki Mylchreest from Te Awamutu spotted me in Citauqui, said hi, we got chatting, and next minute we’d spent the day together. It was lovely walking and chatting with Jacki and her sister Laurie.
Today we were treated to lovely views across the farmlands, poppies, rapeseed, wheat, and all under blue skies and fluffy white clouds.
The track varied from flat an pleasant, through to some puffing billy uphills, and my poor blisters were at times struggling with some rocks and loose stones.
By the time I’d got to my alburgue I was well and truly ready for a shower. This alburgue in Estella is the best by far!
Accumulated distance is now 126.0km
The moment of the day was the surprise of bumping into Jacki and Laurie, it’s quite remarkable given all the variables.Read more