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Los Arcos

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    • Hari 7–8

      Day 6 to Los Arcos

      12 Mei, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

      Easy day
      20km
      Not much happening
      The wine fountain only opens at 9... we were more than an hour early for that... damn... thought we could fill our cups at 8am... nah... clearly too early for drinking!

      Saw Stella on the road... lady from North Africa living in Italy. And Erica & I talked to Philipe - dude from Hamburg... that walks like maniac! And sleeps/camps next to the road... he keeps to himself... till he had a beer... then super loud!! He walked faster than us... he is a nurse and needs a hip replacement 😳

      Also saw Frankie & Patou again... they break my heart... not sure why I feel so sorry for him and his dog... it's not about money or means... just sad...

      So many things about the Camino reminds me of the Comrades... the need to see people finish/succeed....doesn't matter when and how... just not give up... is the same.

      The human race can be so incredibly supportive when needs be... but damn we can be assholes too.
      Baca lagi

    • Hari 10

      Day 9 Over kneebreaker mountain to Viana

      15 Mei, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 43 °F

      Kneebreaker was not that bad! And the temperature when we started out this morning was 62 degrees, so it was a beautiful hiking day. We hiked past olive trees, almond trees, grape vines. We are staying in an apartment tonight in Viena with Stacie and Caroline from Canada, who we met our second day on the Camino.Baca lagi

    • Hari 14–15

      Stormy weather

      19 Mei, Sepanyol ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F

      Today we are officially one week in the Camino, walking around 135km, and it was an adventure. We left the Casa Magical albergi behind early for an action packed 25 k walk to Los arcos with Trina, Kathy from Atlanta and our Dutch friend Fred from Netherlands.

      It was a beautiful day with lovely weather until we got the last 8 km in an open stretch with no services, water, homes or protection. Just vineyards, Olive groves, a wine fountain, an artist camp, farmland and wilderness, all beautiful, exept our approach leading us closer to the ominous storm clouds containing thunder and lightning.

      As we walked through the fields of wheat, barley, and wildflowers, we scoped out ditches to duck in of needed. We didn't touch the metal on our treking poles. We kept walking because there was no other choice, really. We made it to the town of Los Arcos around 7 pm, soaking wet, 40,000 steps later. As we arrived a man warmed us if the danger "pericola!" Before is... the city Streets were fenced off for the running of the bulls in the for their fiesta tonight around 8pm.

      We were soaked and cold and wanted to get through to find a bar to call a taxi. I looked at our map app and it would be a 40 minute walk to our hotel. No way. We decided to watch for a while, bulls were a symbol I was looking for on the way and here they are stopping is in our tracks.

      I had a beer in my pack we bought 4 hours ago. We shared it in my old metal cup I brought to drink rosado from the famous bodegas Irache wine fountain earlier on our route today.

      We hid behind the fence with a group of local senoritas dressed in red and white and watched the festivities of bulls and boys running and jumping over the fence for a bit, then called the hotel for transport. Another 10 minute walk to get to that. Progress.

      As we arrived we were deliriously laughing. We didn't know we were staying in a truck stop outside of town near the highway. Well at least we could get a hot shower, put up our feet and not sleep with a dorm room full of other Pilgrims.

      This surprise destination feels like luxury after our long day, complete with a loaded convenience store filled with jamon Ruffles, candy bars and $5 bottles of vino tinto. Plus a bar restaurant where we had a not so great dinner, but happy to have it. I'm not sure how they gather a 3 star ranking, but it is clean and friendly and convenient... if you are in a car. A Camino, not so much.

      So grateful for a place to rest and not be struck by lightning today or trampled by bulls. Today was not the day for that.

      Life is good! 🐂♉🐂
      Baca lagi

    • Hari 8–9

      D7-Puente la Reina to Estella

      20 Mei, Sepanyol ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

      We left Puente La Reina this morning looking back at the Historical bridge over the River Arga. Apparently the bridge was built for pilgrims in the 11th century. We take a right following the yellow arrows up along past the River Arga and then we start our climb upwards, there is good views back over Puente La Reina from up top. We stop at Mañeru for our first coffee of the day. We then continue and pass vineyards, olive trees and many wild flowers, the countryside is just so beautiful. The next village we go through is Cirauqui with its narrow cobbled streets and what a climb it was to get to the top. The church of San Roman stands at the highest point. We then make our way down the other side and make our way towards Estella. We stop at the village of Lorca for coffee and eat our picnic lunch (ham and cheese roll). We carried on to Estella, registered at Albergue Municipal de Perigrinos, showered then went out exploring. We picked up some pasta meals at the supermarket and had dinner at the Albergue.Baca lagi

    • Hari 9–10

      D8- Estella to Los Arcos

      21 Mei, Sepanyol ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C

      We left our Albergue this morning through the streets of Estella and passed the amazing old church Iglesia de San Miguel. It is believed the church dates back to the 12th century. A few kms out from Estella we come to the Fuente del Vino where pilgrims can fill their shells with wine. We then mistakenly take the alternative route to Luquin which is the high road and less travelled. This route skirts the slopes of Monte Jurra through woodland paths. We eventually pass through the town of Luquin without seeing one local, the only other life we saw was pilgrims. A few more crops and more vineyards today and we still enjoy the wild flowers. A few kms from our destination today we are rewarded with another Camino angel - a mobile coffee and food van, our only refreshment stop today. There were tables and chairs all set out for our weary selves to take a break. Coffee and baguettes all round and we were on our way to Los Arcos. We stayed in the Albergue de Perigrinos “Isaac Santiago”. We were only metres from the town square and spent the afternoon with refreshments at the cafe.Baca lagi

    • Hari 87

      gut begonnen

      18 Oktober 2019, Sepanyol ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

      nach einem ausgiebigen frühstück waren die ersten höhenmeter schon wieder in den beinen. navarra ist ein unglaublicher traum; die weiten mit den bergen, den dörfern könnten nicht schöner gemalt sein. nach etwas über 40 kilometern sind wir in los arcos angekommen, welche eine gotische kathedrale hat. das albergo, welches wir vorreserviert haben und auch das einzige ist, welches hunde erlaubt, ist eine völlige bruchbude. aber da es ja am pilgerweg liegt, kann man auch für das geld verlangen. wir sind dann direkt wieder an die planung der nächsten unterkunft gegangen und haben nach 4 stunden suchen und telefonieren aufgegeben. zuerst einmal etwas warmes essen und dann weiterschauen. wir haben nun 2 optionen, welche aber noch offen sind. morgen werden wir weitersehen. es wird immer wie schwieriger, mit 4 kindern und vor allem mit dem hund etwas zu finden. und auch das wochenende - es gibt sogar wochenend-pilgerer - gibt es vermehrt schwierigkeiten, etwas zu finden. wir sind positiv gestimmt und schauen weiter.Baca lagi

    • Hari 6

      Estrella to Los Arcos

      6 Julai 2022, Sepanyol ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F

      We met in the plaza of San Miguel at 6:30am... The previous evening, we were picked by a man and taken to two separate pensions. We had no idea where we were going until we got there. The room was nice, but we had to navigate a medieval city, with high walls and no street signs, before the sun came up. After wandering and getting lost, a man who was trying open his shop put Cyndee and me in his car and drove us to the Plaza. Maria and Marjory were just as lost, and didn't arrive until a half hour later. This all happened before we even started on the Camino this morning! We got about an hour into our walk, when lightning filled the sky, the thunder roared, and rain poured down. We threw our ponchos on and continued to walk. It was a day that brought a sip of wine offered by a monastery, a warm cup of coffee held between wet hands, the fresh smell of a saturated t wheat field, sharing stories and laughing at our situation. Another great day on the Camino.😊Baca lagi

    • Hari 3

      It’s pretty empty

      19 Julai 2022, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 35 °C

      2017 and 18 this town square was bustling with pilgrims and the bars had chairs out and food all day, catering to a crowd that funneled in all afternoon.

      2022 it’s one Café that is open, the owners are unfriendly assholes, the kitchen is closed until 6:30 pm, and no pilgrims.Baca lagi

    • Hari 6

      Villatuerta

      28 Julai 2022, Sepanyol ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C

      I spent last night at albergue Etxeurdina, in Villatuerta. I ended up there by mistake, but turned out to be great.

      This is a small village and not many walkers stop here. Most would continue to Estella, a larger town 6k up. I meant to book 'Albergue Villatuerta', a.k.a. 'Casa Magica'. When I Googled 'Albergue Villatuerta' I clicked on the top result and booked without paying too much attention. Then I realised it wasn't the one I had recommendations for. Oops!

      I went back to Google to compare, as I could still change the booking. But I found out that Casa Magica is closed, and Etxeurdina is a very new albergue, only opened last year, that's why it's not well known. The reviews on the website were about as good as those I had read for Casa Magica, so I kept the booking with the confidence that it was a good choice.

      And it was! For starters, I almost had the whole place to myself, except that a pilgrim without booking turned up at the last minute. But hey, sharing with one only is a great deal. The place was nice and quiet, and I slept very well.

      Jordi, the host, was super friendly and helpful. He suggested an alternative route for today's walk, which was in fact the original Way, but these days few people know about. He reckons this way is more enjoyable, all through nature with good shade until a village halfway to my destination, and passing by the ruins of Zaraputz.

      If anyone reading this ever walks the Camino, take note, I highly recommend this place.
      Baca lagi

    • Hari 6

      Interesting albergue

      28 Julai 2022, Sepanyol ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C

      The albergue I had a recommendation for was full, and Jordi suggested Casa de Austria. Here I am.

      It doesn't have the modern facilities I have enjoyed so far, but it's charming in its own way. It's a huge house, and very old. It's full of quirky details and there's more of a community atmosphere. See the rollers to squeeze water out of hand-washed clothes! They offer a massage service, right in the main living area. Someone used it, and they put a curtain around the massage table.

      This is the kind of place where the ratio of showers to guests is low, and I am so glad I have sandals.

      Initially they were giving me a top bunk in an already crowded room. I asked if they had any bottom bunks left, and they led me to an empty room upstairs. I could choose any bed! Now, a few more people have arrived and it's about half full, but I have the best bed 😏
      Baca lagi

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