Monday 1st June Los Arcos 7.30 pm.

Nick's Post: Now at Los Arcos, not many miles but all off road; bit like Firle coach road plus mountains. Will stay on Camino as long as it stays so delightful

I have spoken to Nick tonight now that he has a phone charger! He's having a brilliant time and loving it. He has seen - and will see - so many gorgeous churches and chapels that there is hardly time to take them all in. He is ahead of schedule so has more time to enjoy the villages en route. Today he was mostly off road on the Camino and it is gorgeous. The number of Pilgrims is increasing daily and he has found a bed in the third of three big Alburgue tonight, the first two being full.
He starts early now and does most of the cycling while it's cool.
Eating and drinking is good although the usual Spanish custom pertains - evening meal at 9.00 pm. As the Alburgue and Hostals for Pilgrims close at 10.00pm not much time to savour the meal!
He has sent a text, but I haven't got it! When I do, I will post his own words. (See above)

Monday 1st June 12.30 somewhere beyond Estella

Hola! The vulture did not get me and I found a Vodafone shop. Stayed last night in Estella, great little town about the size of Lewes only much hotter. Had a near perfect day yesterday. 2 superb Romanesque churches and most of the hills sloped the right way. Trying to force myself back on to the Camino with the aid of a beer.