Thursday, May 16, 2013

Day 12 Lograno to Ventosa

Kilometers walked 21.5 miles 13. Elevation climbed 200 meters, about 600 feet.

Last night in logrono, several of us had a meal together, and then I went to mass at 7:30.
I feel that if I happen to be in a place where mass is offered, I want to go, cause I never know when I'll be passing a church, and at what time, so if the timing is right, I want to go. The churches here are all fantastically beautiful, all of the seem to have been built between 900 and 1400. All of the stone is so beautifully set, and the statues are wonderful, and so much gold inlay.
Good day today after the rest day yesterday. My left foot continues to be a problem, especially my left small toe. I had a blister, and now it is macerated, and is rubbing, whenever I walk. I took the insole out of my shoe to give it more room and tomorrow, I am going to duct tape it to the rest of my foot, all the way across to give it support. If any of you have suggestions, please Facebook them to me.
The weather is cold, and I have on 4 shirts. Burgos, where I am headed may have snow. The Spanish people are very upset with all of this cold weather. My raincoat is working well, keeping me warm when I walk. I have on croc flip flops on now, though to give my feet some air, and hopefully some healing.
Otherwise, I am feeling fine, no other physical problems and I am happy to be walking toward Santiago, getting closer each day.
Below are some pics of the church in lograno

The pictures of the cafe in Navarette we stopped for coffee in had really cool guitars, and bathroom door and sink. And here I am dorkily sitting with a cup of coffee con leche.. A boosting shot of caffeine to keep me walking. Glad we finished well today. We started at 7 and were done by 1. Not bad.