It is becoming clear, after 9 days that this trek across northern Spain is beginning to take some degree of physical toll on us. Whether it is sore feet and blisters, occasional signs of shin splints, tightening of an old IT band injury, or recurrence of knee problems, pushing ourselves up and down steep rocky paths day after day definitely has consequences Today, we left Torres del Rios, climbed steep hills for 7.5 miles to the beautiful town of Viana. We stopped and took a break at a restaurant right across from the incredible 13th century cathedral- Iglesia de Santa Maria. Marched in to our Day 9 destination of Logrono, in the absolute heart of Rioja Wine Country! Gorgeous hillsides of vineyards -just beginning to bud – lined our entire path today. We have all fallen absolutely in love with Logrono! Didn’t hurt that when we bought a hamburger for lunch today – the WINE WAS FREE! Really a fun city.
A lifetime experience