Day 13 - Rioja
12th April 2018
Best scenery of the trip so far as we headed through Rioja towards it's capital, Logrono. Green fields, wooded hilltops and rustic villages all ringed by snow topped mountains. Another flipping cold start though 2 degrees feeling like minus 20. Just starting to warm up as we met up for lunch at the small village of Tosantos which has a hermit church built into the cliffs. Ivan is parked by the main church of the village which has also served as a refuge for Pilgrims. Today's route has largely run alongside the Camino de Santiago. We saw many foot sore, heavily laden pilgrims. Made me glad to be cycling.
In the afternoon the sun made a reluctant appearance and it actually started to feel warm.
We are now at Logrono, the capital of Rioja, staying at Camping de la Playa, a very nice site situated by the River Ebro, which is, somewhat worryingly, in spate and rising. Had a stroll into town to view the impressive cathedral with very noisy bells, located on the Plaza Mercado. Perfect spot for a G+T curiously served with Haribos and Jelly Tots
Is g&t with garibo a new mid-ride energy snack?
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