Torres del Rio to Logroño
One of my favorite doors along the way. On a farm building. I like way the structural element are exposed here.
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre (12th cent.) in Torres del Rio. It was a Templar church, evidenced by the octagonal design. Inside is beautifully stark. No furniture or ornamentation other than the stone work and crucifix.
The Camino paralleled local highway for several kilometers.
More highway. The trick is to follow the yellow arrows painted on roadside objects.
Entrance to the cathedral in Viana. Cesar Borgia was buried here after dying in battle.
The marker about Cesar Borgia outside the cathedral in Viana, in the region of Navarra.
Two elements I have found common in the Basque regions: hospitality and strong feelings about independence from Spain.
A spacious tunnel for peregrinos that runs beneath a major highway.
This ancient stone bridge leads into the city of Logroño, population 140,000. My albergue is just on the other side.
Nesting storks are numerous on towers and the corners of buildings in Logroño.
The cathedral in Logroño.
One of my Camino companions, Andy Byers, and I go for the bistec to celebrate our arrival in La Rioja.
Is that huge chunk (of beef?) your dinner? For just the two of you?
Looks delicious! Also looks like you’re enjoying every minute of this!
What an extraordinary experience, we applaud your energy and stamina!
Hi Cyrus.
I’m loving your blog here in Australia.
I start my Camino in 13 days so I’m enjoying getting some last minute tips. I hope the weather is as kind to me as it looks great for you.
Buen Camino Mate
Michelle.
Good to hear from you, Michelle! I am meeting many from Oz since I began in StJPP last week. The weather has been good but changeable. Enjoy your Camino! When you finish the long day from Logroño to Nájera, I can recommend the Puerta de Nájera as a good place to stay. Good hospitality and overlooking a beautiful park and river.
Thanks Cyrus. I’ll jot that down in my Brierley guide 🙂
I was thinking the same thing that Sue commented on concerning the huge chunk of whatever. You look in fine health and this is obviously agreeing with you. And you are missing nothing in the rainy cold of the Bigfork/Marcell area! Ugly weather. You are better off where you are traveling. I am loving your travelogue!!
Karen, it was indeed a large portion of Dead Red Meat. The Spanish version of bisteca Fiorentina. And just as delicious.