Tonight in Lorca, about 25km, or 15 miles

Oh my gosh the weather could not be more beautiful for walking !! I am so grateful for the sun and the cool breezes. Today we traversed quite a bit of difficult, rocky, straight up and picking your way straight down terrain on trails that were often the remnants of Roman roads. I can only imagine how difficult it could be if it were raining, as is quite normal this time of year.
We began in Zariquiegui, over the Alto de Perdon,






through several other small (and sometimes tiny) villages to the village of Lorca. Scenery changed from mostly oilseed rape and grain fields to many olive groves and vineyards. Fields of peas as well!
We crossed the river Arga at Puente de la Reina,


During the Middle Ages a queen had the bridge improved to protect the lives of passing pilgrims, thus "the queen's bridge".
Following Roman roads, we crossed near a medieval bridge,


a Roman bridge, encountered a shepherd with his sheep, beautiful old streets, and a most unusual map of the world!












On the downside, despite all his preparation B's pinky toes are beginning to resemble hamburger, but among the pilgrims it seems to be a pretty common affliction. We are grateful for hydrogen peroxide and Compeed blister bandages!


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