Logrono to Najera

Yesterday in Longrono we had lunch in the plaza. We ate pulpo con patatas bravas (octopus with potatoes) and bbq pork ribs. They were wonderful. We definitely over ate (we have pictures to prove it). We finished off the meal walking around town with postachio gelato on a surgar cone.

Today we walk 30 km from Logrono to Najera. While walking we discussed how we haven´t shared the terrain we have been walking through. The past 3-4 days we have walked through country that has reminded Brian of the central coast: lots of vineyards. The Riojo Valley is famous for its wines. We are facinated with the stone huts and old farm houses we pass on our path. One of todays highlights was passing two donkeys (we took pictures).

One of the great things about the Camino is reconnecting with people we met earlier. We met a lady named Sylvia from Florida who is walking the Camino for her fourth time about 4 days ago. We had not seen her since, but we saw her again during lunch. We walked with her for a few km and we parted ways again. This scene replays itself time and time again with other pilgrims along the Camino.

We are tired, but not nearly as tired as we were last time we walked 30+ km. We have our first blisters. Not bad for walking for 8 days. Small blisters on our toes. We bought new ¨special¨ lotion for our feet and we think that it over softened our toes.

We just finished dinner at a cafe on the river. Jasmine had pasta with a red sauce, albondigas (meat balls) and Brian had green beans with ham and trout and crispy ham. Of course we shared a bottle of wine.

Until next time...