I had a miracle last night in the Albergue, there were 20 peregrinos in the room, young, old, cyclist, walkers & nobody SNORED. I couldn't believe it as normally someone was already snoring before I fall asleep.i slept very well. Started early & there was a beautiful sunrise over the vineyards. There was art work in the underpass so I had to turn on my headlamp to take this picture. It took me 4 hours to Navarette & Najera would be another 10 miles. I wanted to see the Monastery de Maria la Real so I took a 45 min. bus ride. I checked into the Municipal Albergue at 13:30. The fast walkers were there already. Unbelievable, of course they all passed me. So when they saw me there they couldn't believe I got here before them. I told them the truth as I did want to miss the sights because I am always late. Many of the people send their packs ahead to the next destination. I try to stay true to the pilgrim of tradition but I just don't want to miss the beautiful crèches. I was very relax, cleaned up, wash clothes & out to see the Monastery. It was beautiful specially the altar. The girl gave us a tour of the choir section. Then I finally had a chance to hear a mass. My blisters are getting better, hope I don 't have more.
BUEN CAMINO.
