8 miles. A few weeks ago that seemed like a lot to walk, but today the 8 miles we walked from Viana to Logroño seemed like a walk in the park.

As we left our hotel this morning we noticed a doorway open across the street corridor that had been closed when we arrived. We popped in and our jaws dropped as we realized we were in the ruins of an ancient, large cathedral. San Pedro church was built in the 13th century. The celing collapsed in 1844 because of war. The cherished church was kept in its current state and is open to the public as a monument and memorial.

Mid way to Logroño, we met two catholic priests on the trail who invited us into a prayer circle and gave us Pilgrim blessings. They then placed hand made bracelets on our wrists as symbols of peace for the remainder of our walk to Santiago.

Our walk today tookbus through beautiful meandering trails of grape vineyards and farms, then into Logroño. When we arrived into the city, we first found Logroño cathedral. I was happy to see ot open. I made my way inside to think about, honor and light a candle for Tenny Arlen, a vibrant 24 year old who walked the Camino 2 years to date. Tenny lost her earthly life shortly after her pilgrimage on the Camino. I felt her with me this day.

We arrived in the city early enough for lunch, yay, food! We opted for burgers, Spanish style.

San Pedro Church Ruins in Viana Spain

San Pedro Church Ruins in Viana Spain

Outside of San Pedro Church Ruins in Viana

Camino graffiti, aka art

Grape vineyards in Navarre Spain

Eladio on the Camino Day 4

Blessed by Priests on the Camino

Donna received a blessing from a priest

Me receiving a blessing from priest

Donna on the final stretch into Logroño

The Camino crosses this bridge into Logroño

The City of the Camino, Logroño

Logroño Cathedral

Inside Logroño Cathedral

Lighting a Candle for Tenny Arlen

A Burger Spanish Style