Zafra

The trail is stunning as we walk through this region in the spring. Not a moment goes by in which we do not appreciate the timing of this walk. I am sure this area would look much differently in any other season. For now, it is lush and green and filled with a variety of wildflowers. The weather has been perfect.

We continue along the Romana Calzada, the old Roman Road, and are smitten with the beauty of the earth and the miles we have to appreciate all that we are privy to viewing. Rows and rows of olive trees, grape vines, and alfalfa and the serenity of the countryside as we go hours without seeing another soul. Today was the exception when we actually met everyone we knew on the trail. This was a first for this trip and it was a bit exciting.

Zafra is our destination today and we have heard it is a beautiful city with a strong Moorish influence in its architecture. Many people call it 'Little Sevilla' and we are excited to see for ourselves.

We were welcomed into the city by a path of palm trees. Another  first for us in this region. We are staying in a lovely hostel at the recommendation of our host in Fuente de Cantos. It is a small compact city and looks like it has something for everyone to enjoy.  We see children out with their parents enjoying an evening carnival and later in the night young adults out enjoying wonderful food and beverages with lively conversations.

For us, we have decided to have Chinese food tonight. It is always awesome here in Spain. Familiar but with a Spanish flair which makes it better than almost any other place we have ever had it. Tomorrow Villafranca de los Barrios which is just a mere twenty or so kilometers. We shall see!

You are loved. Buen Camino.