Day 7- Free Friday

Destination - Los Arcos

Distance - 22 km

Hours of walking -  Five and half

Terrain - very natural, little pavement, very much like Montana

Weather - perfect - sunny with a cool breeze 

Nature - we see more plants than animals - olive trees, peach trees 

Misadventure - I once knew a woman who inhaled a wasp

As hard as Day 6 was, Day 7 was the opposite. We had a wonderful day. 

After a night of purging our packs for things we have not used yet to lessen our load, We opted to send our packs to Los Arcos via the luggage taxi. Wow! How light and springy our step is without the packs. 

Many on the Camino are travelling for an adventure or personal spiritual reasons. Then you are reminded of the ancient religious aspect of the journey. For a few days now, we have been seeing a religious group from Lituania. They carry a wooden cross on their backs, a statue of Mary and flags and pictures. It is a moving site. This morning, we were travelling close behind them out of Estella and we met a group of school children approximately 12 years old that were waiting for them. They cheered and high fives us all 'Bravo!' 'Buen Camino!' 'Keep Going!' They were so excited and energetic. It was an energizing way to start the day. 

Our cheering squad

Shortly after, we came to the free red wine tap were we had to spend some time. 

Free wine on a Friday!

Buen Camino

We had the most enjoyable hike today. The landscape was so picturesque. Photos do not do it justice (at least mine!)

From trees 

To mountain and ruins

Crocus like plants

Olive trees

Lunch at a restaurant with a pool. 

Los Arcos

Our Alburgue

Oh those feet

An amazing church

The Camino gives, but with everything it must also change. Our Irish friends with whom we have shared many laughs are returning home tomorrow. Thanks Irish for making our trip rich with joy and laughter. 

Cheer of the day from Wendy - after not seeing our German friends for a few days, as we came over a hill... There they were. That was a great moment and we were able to spend two more great meals with our Orrison roommates. 

Buen Camino!