Day 7 Viana to Logrono

6 miles, an easy day today except for the flooded paths. Cold, occasional light rain, and even the sun came out for a bit. I have now entered the Rioja district, famous for its wines. Logrono is another historic old city with narrow streets in the old section, the great cathedral is magnificent and even has Michelangelo painting in the back under heavy glass. I  am getting to really like the Camino Princess idea, so am at another inexpensive very nice hotel with key card, minibar and large fluffy towels. When you have to use your own small microfiber towel at the albergue with no heat until 6pm, one appreciate all these all luxuries.

I found some boot wax at the supermarket, so have used the bidet to clean my boots before trying to improve their waterproofing. As you see the photos, there is a fast running "stream" rushing across the path, with water almost to the top of the 4X4 blocks. A fair amount of muddy paths today and several small lakes to get around. This is why the boots get wet. The big river here in town is way over it's banks and running really fast.

Met an interesting couple at breakfast, they are from Fresno, but live in Uganda and have dual citizenship. She is a librarian and he has started a NGO. They are walking for only 9 days, in tennis shoes, and having a rough time.

Last night I had a glass of wine with my Aussie friends, had a wonderful visit and ..... 3 glasses of very nice local red wine was a total of 2.70 euros! It is about impossible to get one glass of wine at home for that price.

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