Day 6: Ayegui to Torres del Rio
I went to the wine fountain again in the morning and there was more people and wine. A great Way to start the day. Started hiking and had a break at the little town of Azqueta. I met up with the disCammino guys who were helping a person in the wheelchair do the Camino. Went through los Arcos and continued on. I could see Sansol and Torres del Rio for miles before I got there. The Albergue Mariola had lots of stairs and shared the pool with another hotel. The pool was cold. Nice Peregrino meal. 28 km 17.4 miles
Day 7: Torres del Rio to Logrono
Hiked up to the modern city of Viana, then started to descent. Went around a hill and there was a Logroño spread out all around. Headed into the city and went to the Apple store, well, it’s Spain’s version of an Apple Store. There was a long wait and I managed to get a new case for my iPhone before they close for siesta time. Then I met up with Mie and Jonas Who led me to the municipal Alburgue where They still had bed available. Met up with Larry and his sister from Ireland and Doug and his wife from Oregon. We went to church first where they had a pilgrims blessing then we went out for tapas. 20.5 km, 12.75 miles
Day 8, Logrono to Najera
Started hiking in the city in the dark. Went past the famous pilgrim statue in the dark. Headed out of town. Went to a park area where there is a damned up lake. Started meeting pilgrims hiking the other way that we’re doing the Camino Ignaciano. There were eight of them in different batches. Kept taking through the wine vineyards until we got to the unassuming outskirts of Najera. Walk down to the river and made it to the Alburgue with the help of Brody. Went out for pizza. 28.7 KM, 17.8 miles
Day 9, Najera to Granon
Hiked past many farm fields. Went up to the golf community of Corunna where I had a sandwich. Win was there and we met up with the discamino people. Went through Santo Domingo and headed out to the small town of Granon where I participated in the communal meal. 28.7 km, 17.8 miles
Day 10. Granon to Belorado
Everybody planned a short day because of the heat. Ate at Redicillo del Camino whereI met up with the Milwaukee guy and we took a photo. Stopped at the Albergue right when you come into town. The pool was frigid. Hiked down to the church for some reflection. 16 km, 10 miles