Aug 31

Not much news. Here's a happy picture.

August 30

Stayed in a very small albergue last night in Viloria de Rioja. Only 5 pilgrims. We had great accommodations and an excellent meal. The owner is a childhood friend of Paulo Cuelo, a famous author. He wrote The Alchemist.

Servicio muy bueno!!!

The pharmacist in Granon drove us to the dentist in Santo Domingo. The dentist fixed my tooth in less than 20 minutes with  permanent filling for only 55 Euros. Everyone was so accommodating!! The pharmacist will return us to Granon where we can continue our Camino. Praise God!!!

Aug. 28

Spent the night at a very authentic albergue. Slept on the floor on thin pads, shared a community meal in an old monastery and had a beautiful pilgrims mass and meditation at the Iglesia San Bautista. Very primitive. We feel like real pilgrims now!

Navarrete (8/26/13)

Short hike today. 7.5 mi. Did not get to see a dentist -- all on vacation for the month of Aug. Chipped a tooth on Sat.

Sunday Aug 25

Not much to report-- a rest day! Went to Pilgrim's mass last night in the cathedral. Hung about the city today. Chipped a tooth yesterday so hope to find a dentist in the morning before we start hiking again. Logrono is a beautiful city. Thanks for your messages.

Lagrono

Reached Logrono today. Will stay at a real hotel for two days. I think we're getting the hang of this.