Azofra

Logroño – Azofra – 35km

I got out of Logroño early today about 7:30 as I knew I had a 29km walk to Najéra. It was quite hot early in the morning so had to slap on the factor 50 and wear my fleece for sun protection.

I got to Navarette within two hours and sat down for a ham and cheese bocadillo, a full fat coke and an apple. This kept me going rightly.

I reached Najéro about 2pm and stopped at the albergue I had pre-booked on Booking.com, checked in and was shown to my bed. The guy that owns the place looked like he was off his nut and was playing techno dance music at a high volume echoing through the albergue. I lay for half an hour to relax then decided to bolt. I had free cancellation on booking.com until 6pm. Money re-funded I set on my way for another 6km to Azofra. Best decision ever! A fabulous walk through wooded lands and entered a town that would be perfect for a western film!

I was very excited to see some of the guys I met in an albergue room in Torres Del Rio. A mixture of Austrian, Dutch, Hungarian, Welsh and now Irish. We went for a few pints and then brought drinks back to the albergue to sit beside the 50cm deep swimming pool 🤣

I got two tiny blisters on my feet today. I think its because I used a dirty pair of socks instead of clean ones. Compeeds on and ready for tomorrows wee dander to Grañon. I’m now trying to stay in towns less favourable as you are always guaranteed accommodation and for less than 15 yoyos a night. It also allows a free spirit like myself to just walk and take what comes. The magic of the Camino.