Viana to Navarrete

22.2 km and 4:39 (see map).

An overcast start to the day. It started raining soon afterwards and didn’t clear for a couple of hours. The stunning landscapes of the past week finally gave way to the drab monotony of a large conurbation, Logrono. Once into the old town though it was a different matter – another lovely medieval town to walk through. Stopped for breakfast for an hour (waiting for the rain to pass as well as filling up on coffee) then headed off again for the final 10 km to Naverrete. The rain stopped, the clouds broke up allowing the sun to shine through and the city was left behind.

At the border between Navarre and La Rioja regions.

Bridge over the Rio Ebro, leading into the old quarter of Logrono.

Tim, my walking companion.

Town plaza in Logrono.

Walking through the Logrono city streets.

Finally at the city outskirts.

Nearing Navarrete.

Only 576 km to Santiago.

Mother walking at least a part of the Camino with young son plus pushchair plus large pack. Didn’t get to hear her story.