Day 7 - Estella to Los Arcos

Today was the 7th day of our Camino (and 6th day walking).

We walked from Estella to Los Arcos. A relatively straight-forward walk through croplands,  vineyards and orchards and two small towns. 

A couple of easy 100-200 metre high  hills to ascend and descend but nothing complicated.

In total we walked 22 km and completed this in 4 hours 30 mins, an average pace, door to door, inclusive of stops, of 4.8 km/hour. Our best average pace yet.

Leaving Estella, we had to climb a good sized hill to get out of town but this gave the opportunity for a wonderful view and photo opportunity.

The next highlight was a fountain. Not just an ordinary water fountain, but a wine and water fountain. We tried both, but it being 8am and the start of a 22km day, we drank more of the water than the wine.

We walked a good stretch with an English couple on their honeymoon and had an interesting chat.

The rest of the morning was spent walking and photographing.

Thankfully the forecast thunderstorms did not eventuate today but the cloud is building and storms are once again forecast for tomorrow.

Los Arcos is a lovely town and our hotel is ok, if a little basic.

The town has a central square where we enjoyed an afternoon resting blisters, chatting with new friends and enjoying a beer.

Tomorrow we have a longer walk to Logrono, 26km, and intend to set off early. Most likely by 6am as opposed to our normal 7:30am. The aim being to beat the heat and/or the thunderstorms. We have purchased a breakfast picnic ready for the morning.

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