We did a longer walk today, about 15km. It did not feel like the signposts were correct today! After each sign, it seemed like we had done another 2kms, and yet it was only 1 or 1.5. We kept going. Our feet and bodies have kept up with the pace today. We saw a couple of local rest stops, including one outside of Lorca that was all by donation with a stand of water, figs, nuts, crackers, olives, and nectarines. So lovely! Apparently, there was a resident who set up this stand decades ago, then when she passed, her daughter continued. Now that her daughter is gone, the town continues to provide a beautiful little rest stop. Picture attached.
Now we are in Estella. It is a nice town, although it seems to be a little more depressed than the areas that we have seen previously. Likely due to it being a larger city. This city has about 14,000 residents.
We found an American diner here. American in decor only, as we had filete de carne and paella valenciana. Decent food, and the paella was great! I was unsure about ordering it with seafood, so I went for chicken instead. The next time I go for paella, it will be mixto. Lots of mussels and shrimp and squid.
We’re having showers in our private bathroom this afternoon. Soon we will do some laundry and then walk the town for some more refreshments.
By the way, I was up early enough today to watch the sunrise! The random stones are a section of the Roman road where the cart paths can be seen. The Plaza is a photo from our hotel window tonight. Not bad!
