We left Estella this morning just before dawn. The morning broke on heavy dark clouds reminiscent of yesterday but with a crisper morning air. The breeze was a little heavier but it made for good walking weather. I was looking forward to arriving at the Bodegas Irache winery with its on tap wine and water.

The landscape mellowed a bit today. The uphills weren’t quite as dramatic and arduous, but the scenery again, amazing. We walked along farm tracks through farmland, vineyards and groves of olive trees.

After leaving Cruce and in the middle of nowhere about 7 K from Los Arcos we came across a heavenly haven in Cafe Movil. A cafe con leche served with a muffin €1.50 and a chance to remove our shoes to cool our feet.

We checked into our accommodation and Poor Dave found a vending machine at the albergue. Four times Poor Dave put his €1 into the vending machine at the albergue trying to get a coke and all he kept getting was beer. He was persistent but eventually he had to admit defeat.

The Inglesia de Santa Maria de Los Arcos XIIth C is the center piece of Los Arcos. It is a workable mix of Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque and Classical elements.

And after sharing our Bodegas Irache wine with friends from the way the only other way to end a day in Spain was with Paella.