So what do you get on a hot day in a sleepy town on the Camino? Well we were lucky enough to be in Los Arcos on the day that the bulls are run through town. It was a warm day leaving Estella and it only got hotter. For some reason the sun here really takes a toll and you have little shade to be able to get away from the blistering effects. David's new hat is protecting his face and ears better, but sunscreen still cannot seem to keep it away. We all are burned. As we entered Los Arcos we saw the big barranca idea that were up at each door and I asked a woman why they were there. She said they have a running of bulls that evening and we should come and watch.
Once we check into the municipal albergue and get a 4 reason room with Don and Ben, the Ohio father son we are walking with, we head to town to walk around and see where is best for watching. The church here is amazingly ornate and beautiful inside. We walked in with others behind a barrack to await the start of the event.
Three bulls were released and they ran the roads for over and hour. Amazingly only one person got hurt.
Soon after we are in a restaurant and sat out at the albergue talking till time for bed. It was so hot we planned a 5:30 start in the morning.
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