To Viana and then, on to Lograno

27.5 km. If anyone out there feels sorry for our feet, thank you. I keep trying to figure out how I can invent a cloud insole for my shoes.

We left before the birds woke up and made it 7km to the following village before the sun rose. Trying to escape the heat. We passed vineyard after vineyard and farm land after farm land… and climbed hill after hill. It’s remarkable to see how they use every inch of their land for either vines or olive trees.

Viana is the next big town on the way to Logroño. We stopped here for lunch. Viana, like all the other towns we’ve seen on our journey is beautiful. But what set Viana apart for both my mother and I was the kindness of the people. I dropped 5€ and a man ran down the street yelling “ señorita, señorita” to give it to me. We bought a few necessities at a local store, the owner ran out and down the street to give us 2 Canada/Camino pins. With yet Another man, I had a very broken Spanish conversation and while scratching the back of his head with a cigarette hanging out of his mouth, he offered to drive us to Logroño for 2€. He said, it’s so far, your poor feet. He was right !

Again, it’s so hot out today. By the time we get to our destination we are just zapped. … although in about an hour it will be so cold we’ll be wearing our down jackets. Last night we ate outside with our jackets on, hoods up and gloves on…. no the restaurants did not have seating inside.

Off to find something delicious for dinner and a nice glass of Rioja wine… since now we have reached the Rioja valley.

Bueno noches … here is our day in a few photos