April 14, 3013, Day 15, Villafranca Monte de Oca – Cardenuela (27 km) Outer Journey A lot of up and down walking today and a varied terrain.  An accrued ascent of 500 meters to 3,773 feet.  Some highways, some roads, some farms, some woodlands. We walked over the mountains to

April 13, 2013, Day 14, Viloria de la Rioja to Villafranca (18 km) Outer Journey Crisp but pleasant day walking through the small town of Villamayor del Rio, then Belorado (population 2,100) , Tosantos, Villambista, Espinosa del Camino and then finally to Villafranca Montes de Oca were I chose to

April 12, 2013, Day 13, Santo Domingo to Viloria de la Rioja (15 km) Today was a shorter day as I left Santo Domingo late in the day.  It was a pretty straight path roads through towns passing through Granon and Redecilla del Camino            

April 11, 2013, Day 12 – Najera to Santo Domingo (20 km) Outer Journey After leaving the lively town of Najera (population 7,000) I walked through mostly rolling farmland and vineyards.  After passing the small town of Azorfa (population 500), I began another 300 meter ascent up to the town of

April 10, 2013 Day 11 Navarette – Najera (18 km) Outer Journey An easy walk at an altitude of about 2, 000 feet. Through the vineyards and rich red soil of Rioja. The weather is improving but I am still walking straight into the cold wind. I decided to stay

April 9, 2013 Day 10 – Viana – Navarette (18 km) Outer Journey A beautiful and varied walk today. I left the lovely city of Viana about mid-day.  The weather has turned much warmer.  I knew the Camino  would wait for me.  I passed through the bustling city of Logrono

April 8, 2013 Day 9 Torres del Rio – Viana (13 km) Outer Journey Today I chose not to walk a long distance.  The shorter distance was adjusted by the steep climb (300 meters) from Torres del Rio directly into the wind.  Along the path there were small stone dwellings

April 7, 2013 Day 8 Monjardin – Torres del Rio (17 km) Outer Journey After yesterdays steep climb, the walk today was manageable. I passed through Cruce, Los Arcos, Sonsol and stayed the night in Torres de Rio.  The town of Torres del Rio is famous for its eight-sided church built

April 6, 2013 Day 7 Villatuerta – Monjardin (12 km) Outer Journey Not a long way walking but a steep ascent of 350 meters.  I passed through Ayegui, Irache, Luquin and ended up in Monjardin…a lovely little town.  The church was closed due to the snow,  however, the owner of the

April 5, 2013 Day  6 – Obanos to Villatuerta (24 kilometers) Outer Journey It was a cold day and we got a late start from Obanos.  Some up and down but pretty mild terrain compared to the previous days.  The walk was through many vinegards and olive groves.  The path