DAY 9 : SPAIN : VIANA to NAVARETTE - 22.7 kms - 4 1/2 hours



Today we walked from Viana through Logrono to Navarette

Distance walked so far in France and Spain : 932.8 kms
Weather today : cool, cloudy 13o

We left Viana early and walked along a straight path to
Logrono. Walking into the town there was a village -
many houses drying capsicums, colourfully adorning
their balconies.

 

Logrono is a lively university town of 130,000.
A pleasant blend of modern and medieval.
Here is glimpse of the X1Vth century cathedral,
Santa Maria de la Redonda.

 

A very sophisticated town with excellent shopping...
if only we had the room in our packs.

 

Walking out of Logrono we passed through
a wonderful park and reserve, beautifully
maintained. Here is a waymarker for
the camino.

 

There was attractive signage, children's
play areas, cafe etc.

 

A spoonbill - at last, some wildlife!

 

Carp, gasping for air or feeding in the clay-filled pond.

 

We opted to stay in the small town of Navarette tonight and
found a small private hostel - Casa Rural, called Pelegrinando,
run by an artist. 30 euro for room, shared bathroom.

 

Some of Roberto's artwork in his attractive Casa Rural.

 

Courtyard off the living area.
A suntrap on a cold afternoon.

 

XV1 century Church of the Assumption
This elaborate gold work is very typical of the
churches in this area.

 

Antonio, an Italian chef, who owns Deportivo, a very
popular eatery and bar in Navarette.

 

M&M

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