Torres del Rio to Logrono

Today we got to Logrono in good time. Years past I followed the stages of the guidebook and that made the walk into this city brutal at about 30k. I’d rather do 30k on dirt tracks (yesterday) than on concrete. My feet are tired, but no blisters and the weather is absolutely perfect. Mornings are in the low 50’s, with a high today of 76. That’s pretty warm when walking but I’d say it was around 72 as we entered the city. I love it here, one of my favorite cities on the Camino. Lots of great memories here with friends from past Camino’s. There is a street full of tapas bars right by our room, we are resting in our private room until that opens up. I booked us a room at a place I’ve stayed at few times. Great location with a balcony and views of the bustling streets below. The cost was about $25/each. Plus they do your laundry and deliver it to your room for an extra $5. Can’t beat that!! Our walk today was beautiful, again lots of agriculture peaceful. The pilgrim traffic is so much more than I remember years ago. Word is out, it’s a much more popular place than it was 11 years ago! I counted at least 20 people in front of me this morning, but after a break in Viana, we all seemed to split up and stagger apart. I like having more people around for safety reasons, but there are times I’d like it quieter. I guess I’ll be grateful I saw this path during a time when it wasn’t so crowded. It was smart to book ahead all of our rooms. I’ve heard of some who have had to keep walking because they assumed there would be a bed available where they were going. After witnessing the number of pilgrims here, there is no way I’d take that gamble.
Logrono is the wine capital of the La Rioja region. The wine is wonderful and cheap. Only a couple euros per glass. To buy a bottle in the store, less than €10. Incredible, considering it’s the best of the best. They are proud of their wine, and rightfully so. Here are a few photos of the walk today and this incredible city.Read more