Because it had been so hot, decided to splurge on a hotel in Najera and went with the *** Duques de Najera because they had A/C. Once we got checked in we discovered that, it did not work. They didn’t seem to care. Fortunately, it cooled down after a rain and after no sleep for 2 days, I slept well.
Leaving Najera, of course it started with a climb because what’s a morning without a hill? From there, it was some of the most beautiful countryside I’ve ever seen. The Camino snaked through it with a long line of Pilgrim ants far in the distance.
Azofra was the first stop for food, its hard to describe the need for food. It’s nothing like being hungry at dinner or wanting a snack. For me it’s a real need to eat. My favorite is OJ, tortilla espanola and a cafe con leche. It’s also a good time to check your feet and let them cool off. Small blister today and my right knee chirped at me all day.
Long climb through beautiful land to Ciruena and another break at a country club, nice looking golf course too. Grass under foot felt great too.
The last 2K in was industrial but Santo Domingo de la Calzada is rich in history including the chicken miracle, look it up, seriously.
Met up with Rene an Christa from South Africa and got to know them better which is one of the best parts. Sort of like speed dating I guess. Still fun. We had lunch and talked and shared notes.
Time for bed, my body must be adapting as it’s after 10:00.