Day 11: Logroño to Naverette

After having coffee and watching one last parade go by in the streets of Logrono, I headed out towards Navarrete. Today’s walk was nice and easy, only about 12 km and mostly on paved paths. There was also a bit of walking through forest and vineyards, and I was in Navarette before I knew it. This is a beautiful little town. I can tell it was once grand, but that was long ago and now the old town is crumbling a bit. I think it’s like so many towns like this across Europe, where most of the young people have left and the older people are still here. I’m staying in a lovingly restored old house from the 17th century (Casa Peregrinando, 58€ for private room with shared bath). The owner, Roberto, immigrated from Venezuela 20 years ago. He is an artist and he runs this guest house. Every once in a while, I find a real gem on the Camino and this is one of them.
I had a delicious and hearty pilgrim’s dinner with another pilgrim staying here, Catherine from Edinburgh. The main course was pork cheeks in red wine, which was tender and delicious!
I’m super tired this evening, so I’m planning to hit the hay early to be ready for my 17 km walk to Najera tomorrow. Buenos noches!Read more