L2L Day 22 - Pamplona to Estella

 Today folks is what we call an active recovery day.  That is, after a super difficult day yesterday, today we tamed it down quite a bit, but we still made some progress on our route.  We only rode about 30 miles, but climbed 2700 ft, which is actually quite a bit in that distance.  We spotted some olive trees today - a first for myself.  I absolutely love olives, but I've never actually seen an olive tree until today!

I'll tell you, Pamplona is really a beautiful city - vibrant, nice people, has a university, etc.  I think the lifestyle is very, satisfying.  Also, the small town we rode into - Estella.  Well, it's also wonderful, small, cozy.  Alex booked a hostel for us tonight, but it has twin beds - private room with our own bathroom and shower.  Also they have laundry machines here as well.  All this for about $70 euros (breakfast included).  We are right on a river.  This is literally the best hotel/hostel deal, I've ever come across in my life!  You be the judge with the pics below!