Viana -Logroño

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So back to Viana I went to Albergue Izar to spend Monday night . The lady that owned it said she no longer had my booking forgetting I booked ahead . I sucked air hard for a moment when she upgraded me to a private room ..sweeet! . Later I went down to ask her about restaurants . She jestered for me to sit then she made me dinner.Nice! Savory green peas, Chirezos, fried eggs toast coffee and yogurt ..yum
Next morning I left early ,heading for Logrono 8 miles to my next bed. Beautiful walk ,flat mostly . Before leaving Viana I stopped for cafe leche and a bagette .I met this 80 yr old Italian guy smoking a cigarette and drinking coffee . He started in St Jean crossed the Pyrenees and was headed for Santiago. This guy had energy and a 20 lb backpack. Amazing .
Leaving Viana at 7:30 I limped along fairly well . Knee wasnt getting better but not horrible. I passed many vineyards , Many Pilgrims passed me ..actually all that were going to pass me did , I think ,as I couldn't see any behind or in front . Actually the only thing I saw in front of me was a huge thunderstorm. Seeing this storm, I thanked god for giving me a tree to hide under (wink wink).
I walked on , the storm decided to turn away from me .
I made it to Logroño around 12:30 . Pretty certain this would be my last stop . My knee wasnt going to get me much further . I found a little later it certainly wasn't. But thats story to come soon

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Photos

80 yr old Pilgrim from Italy
He stopped for a cafe' Leche and smoke.

Serious &Wise Peregrino
Getting ready to leave Viana

Comments

[Micky]

Knees - useful, or not
Really feeling your pain re the knee. Nine years of a bum knee that doesn't get better except when using a stationary bike to build muscle around the bone. But it's been a while since i could do even that. I admire you so much for your courage in walking alone for any length of time, for your adventurous spirit, for your life -- for everything you have seen and accomplished. This is just one little segue on your journey. Perhaps you'll walk the Camino again. If you want to, I have no doubt you'll find a way. I love you Uncle Joe. Rest, relax and remember these beautiful days. And thanks for sharing them with me and the world here on your blog. Love, Micky

[DeadFred]

Bees Knees
It seems thier all abuzz .my fault . Thanks Micky I really appreciate what you say here. I try to keep it mixed up some . I think I will sit tight a bit a enjoy some down time ..love you

[Mary Lynn Muir]

Sorry to hear about your knee!
I hope you are able to take a break for a few days and then continue.

[DeadFred]

Viana -Logrono
Thanks Mary . Not to be , had other leg complications so went home :(

[Steve & Jackie Morris]

me siento orgulloso de ustedes
Hey Mr. Joe....Okay. So the subject line should say, 'I am proud of you'....sure hope it does! LOL We are proud of you and have enjoyed your posts and pictures! What you did was nothing less than victorious because you stepped out and DID it! Hope one day we can say the same...We wish you a wonderful retirement with your sweet family...let's get together sometime! take care of yourself...Steve & Jackie Morris

[DeadFred]

Thank You Steve and Jackie!
I appreciate that , It was a hell of a lot of fun and equally alot of pain but that was mostly plan for. Except for to the broken calf muscle that now has me home and laid up for 6 weeks . Steve ,,, I will stop by and say "Hi" once I'm up and moving. Had dinner at Noel & Cherys last week , home made Sicilian Pizza . It Rocked! Thanks Again :)

[Home and Away]

I've been waiting for the story to come soon...
it's been a month. I hope you are all right.

[DeadFred]

Hang tight
I'm in the middle of getting my left calf and Knee treated for considerable damage . Its not over yet so I am sitting tight until I get my knee drained. I will be on crutches for a month once drained. I will update my Blog soon . Thanks for the nudge :)