Now in Logrono.

Wonderful communal meal last night and then a Meditation with music. After a good breakfast set off again on the road at 7.15 while still dark. After the searing heat of the Camino Aragones the Camino Frances is a lot cooler. I even put my beanie on last night and walked in a very fresh wind today Had a great day of walking to Viana - 31 kms altogether.It is a piece of cake compared to last week . Chatted 2 pilgrims along the way and enjoyed the scenery. I have acquired blisters on my toes yet had none last year. Most pilgrims seem to be suffering from severe blisters so I am not too bad. Passed through some scenic medieval villages along the way. Decided not to sleep in Viana but caught the bus to Logrono instead as I wanted to look around here and buy sunglasses. I broke mine on the first day and have only now been able to replace them. I am staying in a church albergue which provides a meal and breakfast, such as the Spanish breakfasts are - just toast, jam and coffee. I now am in countdown mode for Granon just 3 sleeps away. Tomorrow will do leisurely walk to Navarette just 16 kms and Najera the next day and finally Santa Domingo on Sat. It is only 6 kms away from Granon. Last year I walked this distance in 2 days. Unfortunately my other foot - not the injured one which is fine - is starting to give similar problems much to my dismay. I will nurse it and hope it will b fine after the two weeks rest at Granon. Otherwise I am in good spirits and enjoying the walking. There were quite a few pilgrims on the bus but they have all gone to the more upmarket albergue tonight. I am grateful for the bed, the lukewarm shower and the meal and love bestowed on us
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