Our Walk Along the Camino Frances

Exploring the Camino Frances  Camino Pilgrimage from Navarette to Najera Awake and well rested, our breakfast this morning consisted of yesterday's grocery purchases and included two muffins, a glass of orange juice, and two cups of instant coffee. Unable to fit our travel bottles into the sink, our first stop in the morning was at the public fountain at the edge of town, a unique and wonderful daily experience. Soon afterwards we trekked out through the city streets and into the countryside, enjoying the cooler temperatures of the early morning.   The path today was lined with traditional arrow markers and was occasionally supplemented with inspiring Camino graffiti and pilgrim-created stone markers. One of our favourites was a stone upon which had been written: "The Way is Beautiful because you are".   Perhaps the most stunning thing about the region surrounding Najera is the eye-catching red hillsides against which the town is situated. The region was originall...

Finding Satisfaction through Struggle Camino Frances Pilgrimage This morning, we awoke to silence—unbelievable and beautiful silence. After another night of great sleep, we packed our bags and headed out into the city streets, which were still cool from the evening before. The morning felt wonderful.  We navigated our way out of Viana wearing headlamps, and after following the regional roadway and crossing the highway on a pedestrian bridge, we were again on the Camino heading west.      Today took us out of the province of Navarra, and as we entered the town of Logrono we entered the province of La Rioja, known for its fine wines. Logrono itself is a beautiful city, with an array of amenities, a glorious central church, and a wonderful public square. Its walkways are tree-lined and well-shaded, which provides welcome relief while hiking through the town.   In the city of Logrono, the Camino markers took the form of a uniquely shaped silver shell...