Grapes grapes grapes. And snow on San Lorenzo in the background.

A sense of humour by an enterprising snacks vendor, after a 2km long slog up the hill

Interesting negative of a pilgrim, at Cirueña

Green, yellow, blue, white, and views that go on and on and on.

The 1,000 year memorial to Santo Domingo, who founded a hospital, monastery and bridge in the town.

A pilgrim statue in front of the convent of San Fransisco

The bells. I mis-timed, was taking a photo over town at 6:15pm. I almost delaminated from myself.

Inside Catedral de Santo Domingo de la Calzada, amazing, and more light than other gothic cathedrals

The tomb of Saint Dominic de la Calzada in the Cathedral

Day 10 - Views that go on forever

May 7 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C

Najera to Santo Domingo de la Calzada
21.4km
After a nice sleep and breakfast at the best 1 star hotel you can imagine, I left Najera on a very cold morning, 2 or 3deg which needed my puffer jacket.
The first half of the day was excellent walking conditions passing many more vineyards. The cold was justified, I could see snow on the highest peak in the distant range, which turned out to be San Lorenzo. Mostly solo walking but spent some time chatting to Martin from Melbourne.
After a long 2km uphill, a picnic lunch at the top. It was chilly in the shade but gorgeous in the sun.
After a strangely deserted Cirueña, the agriculture changed to wheat, peas and broad beans., with occasional rapeseed. The views were out of this world, like a painting with green as far as the eye could see and beneath perfect blue skies and fluffy white clouds.
Got into Santo Domingo in good time, so checked in, showered, washed clothes, and had time to explore. Checked out the bridge, Cathedral, bell tower, and then paella and Rioja for dinner.
Accumulated distance 240km
Moment of the day was coming over the rise and being hit with the views of the fields, breathtaking.Read more