Logroño

Torres del Rio – Logroño 20km

I started of this day earlyish at 8am. While walking out of Torres Del Rio, I bumped into Ross and his parter Megan again. Two Irish doctors who were returning to Ireland from Australia. We had a speedy walk to Vianna where we walked thought the town to an old ruin of a large building, then had a beer and some food at a cafe.

After this we headed on for the last 5 or so km to Logroño. We arrived at 1pm meeting South Korean Chan on the way and some other old dude from Kerry. We parted ways to look for our albergues.

The albergue I had booked was not open until 3pm but as I walked past I could see loads of people inside the building. I phoned the number and asked if I could leave my backpack in the albergue until check-in and received a mouthful of abuse in spanish from the person who answered the call. I told them to stuff it and cancelled my booking. It was only 14 yoyos so didn’t lose too much. I booked myself into a cheap hotel for the night and I was pleasantly surprised by the quality.

I then got settled, had a shower, done the laundry and then walked up the town for something to eat. I had a peregrino meal at a lovely cafe called Juanlobo. A starter of bread roll and a large shot of vegetable soup, a second starter of spaghetti bolognese and and main course of cod with a tomato based sauce, potato and avocado, with Tiramisu to finish. Absolutely amazing food. Logroño is well known for its food and wine.

I then went to a bar nearby and Ross and Megan joined me again for a couple of beer. Before they arrived I had the lovely company of some little birds to share my crisps.

I then met up with some of the Camino family, Kylie (USA), Pernilla (Sweden) Phoebe (China) and a new guy I hadn’t met yet SI U (Hong Kong). We had a few bevies together and some snacks. I also met some of the dutch party that I spent last night with in a dorm.

All in all quite a nice day and I think I will stay here tomorrow too. The food and wine is just too good to have for one day.