9/11 Stage Six: Puenta la Reina to Estella

9/11 Puenta la Reina to Estella

I’ve had a crazy day created by a series of bad decisions on my part. Leaving Puenta del Reina, I sat on a bench right before the bridge and updated my blogs because I was too tired last night. Consequently, I didn’t cross the bridge until 1000. Then stopped for breakfast at the first village and carried on. I got very hot. Had water, but nothing with electrolytes and no snacks. Was walking very slow and hot and nauseous. Stopped in Lorca to taxi to the town before Estella but the whole town is closed per Covid. Learned this after waiting over an hour thinking things were closed midday. Walked on to Villatuera. Only 4km to Estella, which I could do, but was too late in the day. So took a taxi for the last four km to Estella.
A sample of today’s paths.

September 15 Estella to Los Arcos 22 km / 14 miles

 
Estella
Estella
Estella
Window shopping – Estella
The only morning I left before light. Won’t carry that headlamp again!
The wine fountain – that way —>
Wine on the left and water on the right. I didn’t see anyone go for the water!
Igúzquiza – Those villages always looked closer than they were. Especially when I was hot and thirsty. Ready to put my feet up and sip on that cold Coca-Cola (with 3 ice cubes and a slice of lemon)
A hot and dusty day
We were grateful to come across this shelter. Boots and socks off! Water. Nectarine. A quick lie-down on that concrete slab. Heaven.
A village with a bar (market/cafe) was usually pretty close. I stopped at every one! Villamayor de Monjardin
Los Arcos. A little rainfall, but it didn’t last long
Pilgrims! We find each other along the way. Over and over. Good to catch up with Evie and Kim this day.
Los Arcos. Evening. Ordering dinner and dodging raindrops
Dinner! And John noticed – no cheese!
Mary and Harriet