Day 5: Puente la Reina to Estella

Great meal last night with a large group of pilgrims at the same hotel we were staying in.

Beautiful day today: the weather was perfect—sunny with shaded stretches, and only a few gentle inclines. The landscape featured rivers, trees, crops, and motorways, much like the terrain on the Norty. We met Ron as we were leaving. 

 

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We departed Puente la Reina at 7:06 AM—it was quite chilly. Exiting the town, we crossed the Queen’s Bridge (the literal English translation of “Puente la Reina”).

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After a flat 1 km, we climbed over the A-12 motorway. Today’s route winds through several small villages but follows the A-12 closely, crossing it multiple times.

 

We made three stops today:Breakfast, Coffee and then for an ice-cream sandwich

 

Tonight we’re staying in a donativo hostel—Albergue Parroquial San Miguel—which is basic but perfectly functional.

 

 

 

 

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I meet this character who was on his way back from Santiago, he claims to have completed 4,000 km with two dogs with their backpacks. 

 

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As well as a goat. 🤣

 

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Estella

 

Tomorrow we head off to Los Arcos; the forecast calls for a hot day, with temperatures reaching around 24 °C.

 

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Stats

Today

Distance: 22.27 km

Elevation: 553m

Duration: 5h28

 

Totals

Distance: 115.39 Km

Elevation: 4,000m 

Duration:  26h42