Hola amigos! Now we are in the La Rioja region, a special black grape is grown here…the Tempranillo ….makes very good red wine. Logrono is the capital of La Rioja and center of the wine industry – population 150,000. The trail led us through the village of Torres del Rio past its octagonal 12th century church linked to the Knights Templar, then we stopped for lunch in the small town of Viana, founded in 1219 by King Sancho III “El Fuerte”. In the beautiful Gothic style church lie the remains of the soldier, prince and cardinal “Cesare Borgia” (the Borgias) who died near here in 1507. Crossing the river Ebro we entered Logrono….tireeed….after 18 miles.mi.
Germany and Australia about to eat their self-prepared meal …Auberge life
Olives on the left – grapes on the right – Almonds top right
Poppies are everywhere
Camino art
Iglesia de Santa Maria – in Viana
Logrono
Looks like a great time, I may have to schedule a trip! I think the walk through Rioja may have pushed me over the edge. If you happen to walk through a town called “Eltziego” stop into the Marquis de Riscal winery, they make an awesome Rioja Reserve!
Manny