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    • Barb and AlanSpain 2023
      1
      1
      Day 10

      To Los Arcos

      September 9, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F

      I’m lying here in our room in Los Arcos listening to the end of a rain shower and the birds are going crazy. I am SLEEPY!

      We left Estella at 6:00 am to take advantage of the cooler morning air, which also helped us arrive before the hottest part of the day.

      We spent the afternoon/early evening relaxing in the plaza visiting with some Camino friends, eating a homemade empanada and pizza, and rehydrating. I can’t drink enough liquid, it seems.

      Best Parts of Today:

      1. Walking in the cooler morning air
      2. The food truck in the middle of nowhere that gave us a place to sit, eat, drink, and recharge before the last push to town
      3. The little breeze that cooled my face
      4. The realization that a cast of characters is forming around us and it will be fun to see how it plays out
      5. FaceTiming with Adrianne and Eddie and then with my mom💕

      Worst Part of the Day

      Only one thing - We met Ken in Pamplona, but because he is walking further than us tomorrow, we may not see him again.

      Tomorrow, we walk to Viana and rumor has it there is a festival happening there that may include running of the bulls 😳      Read more

    • Brian SmithCamino Frances
      111
      Day 8

      Day 5- Lorca to Los Arcos

      September 10, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F

      So the best name for today is …. Survival:)
      Knee is still acting up but tried numerous ways throughout the day to walk in less discomfort. Kept the ibuprofen up as well.
      We started at 545am as we were going to go from Lorca to Los Arcos a 30km(18 miles) walk. last night we had a lot of thunderstorms that dumped a bunch of rain so we knew it was going to be a sloppy day. As it turns out it wasn’t as muddy as I thought it would be but still a lot of puddles and mud to navigate.
      The day started with an uphill section and we got thru it before the sun was up. Sunrise was unremarkable and we were making good time . We joined another group for a bit , a Brit,Canadian, and Australian. Very nice people and we shared experiences, stories and reasons. They stopped for breakfast and we powered in planing on brunch. A bit before our brunch we came upon the famous wine fountain. It was 10 am or so but CJ did sample the wine. I have included a picture of the sign next to it that answers the question of how do you put free wine out?
      BTW their is a typo on the sign so see if you can find it.
      Our designated stopping point was Villlamayor de Monjardin. It sits up on a hill and has the most incredible views that were worth the 600 ft incline we walked to get there. Quaint little shop that makes I guess what you would call a modified baguette panini sandwich. It was divine( pic included in case susan wants to make them in the future:) )
      From that town to Los arcos is basically farmland that has some ups and downs but mostly flat. It was afternoon so a bit hot but a nice breeze. Most of the pics come from that section.
      I did not ponder much today as I was focused on getting the walk completed without any further damage to the knee so let’s just say on was focused on survival today:) I think I was successful with that but will know more in the morning. We are planning a short day tomorrow, about 10 miles , so we shall sleep in a bit tomorrow and hopefully the time will help heal the aches and pains!
      Lastly I did include an animal pic I got today that kind of sums up my pace today!      Read more

    • TravelerCamino Frances
      1
      Day 10

      Stage 6: to Los Arcos

      September 16, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F

      We had a bit of a head start today because our hotel was on the way out of Estella. We walked with our two new friends, Gail and David, whom you'll see in the photos but probably wouldn't guess is 75 and has walked about a dozen Camino routes.

      The first notable landmark of today's stage is the Fuente del Vino, where the Bodega Irache offers pilgrims a free shell-full of wine for the route ahead. Alas, the tap didn't open till 8 a.m. so we settled for our water.

      We then opted for the less traveled route today, which went through woods and fields and had more modest climbs. We caught breakfast (either the usual potato and egg tortilla or an omelette on a slice of grainy bread) in Luquin at 10 am-ish, where we noted that the trio of Spaniards who always seem to pass us, whistling and humming as they speed past, had fortified themselves with beer and wine. So now we know their secret! Other encounters today included an Australian couple with a 10-month old. The baby either rides on his dad's back or in a sack on mom as she breastfeeds, which she's had to do hourly!

      We arrived in Los Arcos at lunchtime and appreciated the receiving line of goats, chickens and geese that greeted us. Lots of pilgrims gathered at Plaza Santa Maria, just outside the incredibly ornate 12th century church that anchors the town. Our crew enjoyed a *Radler*, which is a refreshing combo of beer and lemonade, and traded contact info as we parted ways. Strange to feel sad saying goodbye to people you have only known 24 hours but you get to know them well in such a short, quality period of time.

      Our hotel is another beautiful rustic house and we have enjoyed just resting in our room while waiting for dinner at 7. It's far enough from the Camino that the owner had to pick us up by the plaza and will deliver us back tomorrow after breakfast. Tomorrow will be a long 17-mile day to Logrono (another reason we said goodbye to Gail and David, both of whom are stopping short of there for their next stays). But the time passes quickly as we meet and talk to so many great people.      Read more

    • TravelerCamino
      1
      1
      Day 18

      Los Arcos to Logrona

      September 21, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

      We were up early this morning to start off a big day of 28.5 km. After a terrible sleep I was happy to be up at 545 am and start walking 630 am with head torches on . The first part of the walk we were going at a great pace bur suddenly realised we were being eaten alive by mossies so although the sun was rising over the hills we could hardly stop to photograph due to mossie invasion on steroids. It was beautiful rolling countryside and we got to Sansol supposedly a pretty wee place but a mossie retreat +++. Not a long stop there as we came across another pretty town with super good coffee and the most beautifully baked fresh bread filled with omelets and tomate! Alot of the cafe employees have obviously been to a non charm academy of hospitality where you get grunted at and almost feel they are over us pilgrims making their days far too busy. Bur as long as the coffee is great we don't care.
      So on we went with some steep climbs but pretty countryside and new sown grass. Finally we came to Viana a beaut city with an old church and very medieval. We had an amazing lunch of garlic mushrooms on bread.
      So totally refreshed we set off for the last 11km.
      Luckily the rain had started to fall lightly which was far more pleasant then the relentless sun of yesterday. ⁸ So on and onand on we walked through the1 rioja wineries eating bunches of grapes.on the way. Logrona loomed in the distance but as usual the last few kilometers went on forever. Finally walking through the beautiful city of Logrona we found our comfortable hostel! The taking off of shoes at the end of the day and hopping in the shower is pure bliss!
      Who knew but there is a wine festival and the town is heaving. Unfortunately as responsible pilgrims ;we are not dancing.the night away but after a few drinks of the local rioja wine and tapas we are tucked up in bed. We have a 29 km walk ahead tomorrow so good sence prevailed
      . No blisters yet but.feet very sore at end.of day.
      It's amazing to think.that on the this walk all we focus on is our feet our muscles and where the next.good toilet and coffee will be??.
      Their is a lot of partying out so hope we get a good night's sleep      Read more

    • TravelerCamino Francés 2024
      11
      Day 9

      7. Etappe nach Los Arcos

      March 27, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C

      Die zweite Hälfte von Lequín nach Los Arcos verging wie im Fluge. Die Strecke ist aber auch gut zu gehen und immer dieser Fernblick. Wenn dann noch die Sonne rauskommt... was kann ich mir mehr wünschen. Es war nichtmal 13 Uhr und ich war die erste in der Herberge 😅

      Hatte auch kurz überlegt weiter zu gehen. Aber zum einen wollte ich meine neugewonnene Energie vom Pausentag nicht gleich am ersten Tag gleich aufbrauchen. Zum anderen habe ich meine Periode vorletzte Nacht bekommen und habe noch leichte Unterleibschmerzen. Also 19km heute und ein freier Nachmittag. Morgen geht's weiter 😇🥰      Read more

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    • Camino Frances 2024
      2131
      Day 10

      Day 7 Los Arcos

      April 17, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

      Today the terrain is changing.... we've been on street paths, rocky paths, gravel, dirt and cobble path. Today we were on farm paths. Walking 22km among the poppies, wheat and grapes fields.
      Also with the twisting paths we think we are walking alone but today on flatter fields we see there are alot of us walking.Read more

    • Camino
      1211
      Day 7–8

      Day 6 to Los Arcos

      May 12, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 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.      Read more

    • TravelerCamino de Santiago 2024
      1112
      Day 10

      Day 9 Over kneebreaker mountain to Viana

      May 15, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 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.Read more

    • TravelerCamino de Santiago Spain
      1
      Day 14–15

      Stormy weather

      May 19, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 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! 🐂♉🐂      Read more

    • TravelerCamino Frances 2024
      Day 8–9

      D7-Puente la Reina to Estella

      May 20, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 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.Read more

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