Camino 2017
Today we moved through the wheat fields and vineyards of Navarra; through villages filled with crumbling noble homes – Maneru, Cirauqui, Lorca, until we finally reach Estella. Founded by King Sancho Ramírez in the 11th century in order to take advantage of the pilgrim traffic and to help populate this part of his kingdom, it is mentioned in the 12th century pilgrim's guide the Codex Calixtinus, as one of the medieval pilgrims' most valued halts along the route. Numerous churches, convents, palaces and monuments recall its
Susan Larsen
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16 Apr 2020
Day 5
Estella (28 kms)
Today we moved through the wheat fields and vineyards of Navarra; through villages filled with crumbling noble homes – Maneru, Cirauqui, Lorca, until we finally reach Estella. Founded by King Sancho Ramírez in the 11th century in order to take advantage of the pilgrim traffic and to help populate this part of his kingdom, it is mentioned in the 12th century pilgrim's guide the Codex Calixtinus, as one of the medieval pilgrims' most valued halts along the route. Numerous churches, convents, palaces and monuments recall its
illustrious past and its historic links to the Pilgrim Way. Mass this evening is in the fortified royal church of San Pedro de la Rúa, where the kings of Navarre once swore their oaths to protect the rights of their subjects.
There was huge church/fortress across from the hotel. We all (sans Mark who is taking his turn at daily massages) walked the square. We joined back up at the hotel for dinner, and then an early night as tomorrow is huge.
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