On this day, we knew not to start too early. There was the promise of something amazing if you timed it correctly. Outside of Estella, approximately 3km or so, awaiting just around a bend in the road, there is a fountain. Not just any fountain though... a fountain full of wine! You'll have to watch the video below to see it for yourself. We consider ourselves very lucky. There are stories of pilgrims that eagerly arrive only to find the fountain empty. Each day, the Bodega Irache fills it with 100 liters; once it is gone for the day, it's gone. The fountain is open from 8am to 8pm.
Ayegui is the town that hosts the Bodega Irache. Cool fact: The winery bottles a line of tempranillo in this rioja country called PRADO IRACHE. Sad fact: The Prado part of the name only refers the rolling meadows that the grapes grow in. Happy fact: We are still pretty proud to see Prado plastered all over Spain.
We carried on, believing their were storm clouds behind us.
But the arrows kept pointing us in the right direction.
We paused for a good breakfast: café con leche and fresh croissants.
While we knew we had a long haul of a walk; our original plan was to stay in Los Arcos, but there were no rooms for us. The long path to Torres del Río was our only option. Thankfully, we found some new camigos, Margarite and Eric. We strolled the long gravel paths and time flew talking with them.
When we did arrive in Los Arcos, we made a decision to taxi forward the 8km to Torres del Río.
We were blessed with a refreshing snack and drinks upon arrival at a very unique and lovely albergue, La Pata de la Oca. It's medieval theme was stunning, mysterious and yet welcoming. Alfonso waited on us hand and foot and our pilgrim dinner was filled with beautiful people. We loved spending time meeting them all.
Day's end stats:
Km: 25
Miles: 15.5
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