Set off from Pamplona at 645 in the morning. 24k to Puenta de la Reina, it was a very long hot day. We were 8 hours getting to Puenta de Reina with several stops along the way. My feet and knee are really making my walking difficult now. More climbing and rocky descent are tough on the feet and knee. Four of us got an apartment in Puenta de la Reina for 20 euro each, centre of town, it was perfect after long day. It was like a MASH unit set up fixing feet and blisters before the next morning.
The next morning started out at 615 towards Estella, trying the beat the heat of the day. It was 21k to Estella. Whenever locals tell you it’s a flat walk do not believe them! The hill outside of Puenta de la Reina was never ending and just got steeper and steeper! Stopping a couple times along the way for food and water. Made it to Estella by 2. Caught up with the rest of the gang here in Estella and we all enjoyed a lively dinner and drinks. Saturday night in Estella, a festival going on. Fire works and music, it’s a beautiful town. Staying at the Agora Hostel, it is great! Finally a bottom bunk and very clean.
I have until Wednesday morning to get to Lograno so I’ve decided to stay here another night, my feet, knee and hip are very sore and hopefully will thank me for an extra day of rest.
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