Ciruena, La Rioja, Spain

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- May 18, 2019, 1:00pm
- ⛅ 11 °C
- Altitude: 560 m
- Spain La Rioja Azofra 42.428535, -2.81359242°25’43” N 2°48’49” W
Day 11
Ciruena, La Rioja
May 18, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Strange town we ended up staying in with a huge golf course and housing developments all around it, seemingly empty—just a ghost town with the Camino running through it. The only life I see here is pilgrims occupying the two albergues and a bar.
I’m averaging 15 km (9-10 miles) per day, which is slow but fine for me, walking about 5 hours per day. I need to stop by 3 pm to avoid feeling too wrecked and having no time to regroup for the next day’s walk. Tomorrow is another chilly, rainy day.Read more
Odd town, I wonder what the draw is? How early do you start? I'd be inclined to start with the sun up, walk until 11, break until 3 and then maybe put in 2 more hours. Is this at all practical? Of course if it is cool and more comfortable, then I may well hike through the mid day. Cheers Alice!
5/18/19Reply
Probably built as a speculative suburb of Santo Domingo which fell apart after the 2008 collapse. Start at 8:30 am and try to finish by 3-4 pm to get a bed in the albergues which go quickly. You need to find a place unless you prebook, the you have wiggle room. Still, you need time to shower and hand wash your clothes and join others for the evening meal at 7 pm. Pretty much defines your day, the walking.
5/19/19Reply
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