Los Arcos & Logrono

The day before yesterday we walked about 13 miles from Estrella to Los Arcos.  Early in the morning, outside the town of Estrella, we stopped at the Fuentes del Vino (Fountain of Wine) for a little indulgence before breakfast !!!  Actually it was just a sip to fortify ourselves for the journey ahead.  We arrived in Los Arcos in early afternoon.  The town was just ending their week long Fiesta, so there was much singing and dancing in the streets.  We went to mass at the church of Santa Maria where the priest blessed all the pilgrims.  We had dinner at 8:30pm ( this is not America) and hit the sack for a long walk which took place today.

We woke up, as usual, at 5am, had breakfast at 6 and were on the road by 7am.  This was a long day of walking (17 miles).  On the way we passed through the town of Torres del Rio and visited the 12th century church of the Holy Sepulcher with its beautiful 13th century crucifix hung over the altar.  As we passed throughout the village of Viana, my "God moment" for today was this elderly lady sitting outside her home directing pilgrims in the right direction.  As we entered the path she directed us to, I waved to her and said gracias.  She waved back with a big smile.  God always sends people into our to show us the way.  Tomorrow we leave Logrono very early for Najera, another 18 mile walk.  Thinking of you and praying for you along the Way.  Blessings and Buen Camino.