Puente la Reina to Estella, Spain

Puente de Reina to Estella, 18-19 September 2024

Long day of walking lead to some wonderful blisters and a trip to the clinic to pull a toenail that was one of the recipients of a blister under the nail. The long days of walking are hard of the feet and resting for the night is a welcome relief. Some days are exhausting beyond what we initially envisioned this journey would be, but even with all the aches and pains we continue to move forward. When we think that it's just us feeling this way we come across other pilgrims that have their own set of challenges and are feeling the exact same way. We have met some of the most wonderful people along this journey. People in the cities are always so friendly and if we are looking for the trail they tell us which way to go as they say "buen camino." The trail is very well marked. In towns it's marked on the side of buildings, on the sidewalks embedded in the tile and sometimes in the trees as we walk through the countryside, sometimes as simple as a spray painted yellow arrow on a rock. Laughter at times is the best way to keep us motivated because it's better than crying.