Day 9 Logroño to Naverette (March 27)

Had a good sleep last night in the pension. Took advantage of another shower with real shampoo provided by the proprietor. Definitely have to do a pension once a week to rejuvenate! Living out of a backpack is hard. There was a bar open right outside our pension so we stopped in for a coffee (the best yet)and a most delicious pastry. We had an hour until the library opened so we had a second cup. We caught up on our postings-emails then headed out and had a very lovely walk around the lake. Another beautiful day. We passed the fence of crosses mentioned in the guide book. Pilgrims are very inventive. There was a cross made out of a water bottle. We decided to stay at the El Cantaro Albergue when we arrived in Naverette because it was smaller than the first albergue you run into when you arrive in town. The owner was very welcoming and did the wash for 3 euros. I´m getting used to paying someone to do my wash! The building had lovely tile work throughout it was very clean, wooden lockers, separate women/men showers and toilets. Luxury! There were 6 bunks in the room. It was 10 euros per person for the night. We went for a walk around the town before dinner and checked out the church. I´m amazed at the enormity of the churches. Stopped at the ¨Deportivo¨ bar/cafe and ran into some pilgrims we had met previously. Had a decent meal for 12 euros; Chick peas and spinach, stuffed peppers and arroz con leche. Cullen had garlic soup (again), ribs and fries, and yogurt.