27.8 km today with 635 km to Santiago. Great morning walk starting before first light at 6:30 though farmlands then up to Torres del Rio and then to Viana by 11:30 where we had planned on staying but the morning had been cool with cloud cover and we felt great. Toured the beautiful 13 century Viana Iglesia de Santa Maria, then decided to go to the next town 8.8 km further since the Albergues usually don't open till 2. Of course, as soon as we got down off the hill the cloud cover burned off and again the heat sored. By the time we got to Logrono every one was drying. The twon must be used to Pulgrims and their needs. The first thing you reach coming into town is a 150 ft foot and leg bath type fountain . Backpacks dropped all along the terraced pool and 20 or so hot burning footed pilgrims including Al and I felt we were truly blessed. Stayed just long enough to here "no room at the inn when we got to the Albergue , so we were sent to the parish overflow...mostly pads on the floor but because I look " old" with my gray we were given premier status and got the last two upper bunks. Now we are drinking beer at a wifi bar. All is well on the camino. Actually a few of the group that we started out with have had to stop due to the difficulty and strains on the feet. It isn't just blisters , it is the pounding and the rocks just take there toll.
We are so enjoying the people we met again and again....now they are like long lost cousins we haven't seen for two whole days. Better drink my beer mass is at 7. First time in my life I have felt welcome at a Catholic church, but I need all the blessings I can get.:
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