Day 11: Logroño to Narrete
(June 9, 2023)
I began my walk at 7 am this morning and reached Narrete around 11:30 am. It was a day filled with numerous fellow walkers on the Camino, although I must admit I didn't enjoy my walk as much as I have on other days. Nonetheless, it proved to be an interesting and eventful day.
Last night, I didn't sleep well, and I felt a bit under the weather with a minor cough. The scenery wasn't particularly striking until the final 3 km when I caught sight of Nararrete! On the Camino, I encountered a lovely grandmother and her grandson walking together. Discovering that they were from the USA, we naturally felt a sense of camaraderie. They noticed I was walking without sticks and insisted on giving me their extra pair. While I appreciated their kindness, I knew from experience that I wouldn't need them, and carrying both the sticks and my compact camera became quite inconvenient. So, once I arrived at my Algergue, I gratefully passed on the sticks to someone who could use them.
My walk commenced by passing through various parts of Logroño, including residential areas and parks. In one of the parks, I had the pleasure of witnessing a man training a magnificent German Shepherd, seemingly as a military dog. The dog performed some impressive and challenging tasks, leaping over high objects and obstacles with incredible speed and grace.
Today was different from other days as there were no vast open fields adorned with wildflowers, but we did pass by some picturesque vineyards.
As we approached Navarrete, we encountered an ancient hospital site that once catered to Peregrinos like us, as well as some significant wineries.
Throughout my journey, the symbol of the Camino shell signs was a constant presence, marking our path and guiding us on this meaningful pilgrimage.
Here are some photos I took during my walk:
