Long days before a rest

We’ve covered some ground since our last blog post.  Yesterday was our longest day so far at 18 miles.  Most of the time we aim for 13-15 miles per day.  We are now in Logroño, and are staying two nights here to give us a day of rest.  

Although a day of rest is very welcome, we seem to be holding up pretty well at this point. Jodi has a couple toe blisters, but otherwise we are in good shape.

We continue to have a great time getting to know so many people.  We spent most of the morning walking with an older couple from New Zealand, most of the afternoon with a young couple from South Korea, and will eat out tonight with others.

The weather has been pretty hot, in the upper 80s.  But as we mentioned before, we keep telling ourselves it is much better than the hundred plus temperatures a couple of weeks ago.  

 Last blog we mentioned the heavy rain storm we hiked through. We have come to realize how major of a storm that was. It was the most rain they have had since at least 1972.  It killed at least three people and others still missing.  It was a crazy amount of rain!

 Logrono is known for their many great tapas restaurants and is in the Rioja wine region.  So needless to say, we are are happy with our rest day location!  This rest day city was thanks to the recommendation of veteran pilgrims Terry and Kay Shue, who have given us fantastic advice thus far.

Friday we have another long hike.  Ultreia y Susiea!    (Beyond and higher, to Santiago! (One translation of many))