Puente la Reina, Spain, and the countryside

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I did escape the crowds of Pamplona’s San Fermin for one afternoon with a short trip out to Puente la Reina, a beautiful town situated on the Rio Arga. The Church of Santiago el Mayor (above), dominates the smaller facades of Calle Mayor. We walked the length of the street to the 12th century bridge for which the town is named, taking in the architectural sights along the way.

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Someone mentioned wine and we suddenly found ourselves getting an impromptu tour of the nearby Palacio de Muruzabal winery. These things happen when in Spain.

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Back on the road, we made our way to Uterga.

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One last look across the fields toward Muruzabal:

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And back to Pamplona just in time for sunset and another fine dinner overlooking the Church of St. Lorenzo:

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