Geo: 42.5936, -5.56992There are two things pilgrims always talk about: injuries and snoring. All will admit to injuries or blisters, but rarely will anyone admit to snoring! Except for Ian from Australia who says that he snores on his back, his side or his stomach and if you see him entering a dorm room, go to another room!Well, you don't usually have an option of what bed you get because they are almost always assigned and, as a couple, you usually get lower and an upper. Last night we had only eight in our room, but Jeanine from California had one of those machines that wake you up in the case your snoring interrupts your breathing. She was on one side and a very nice Polish guy on the other! We did not have a chance!Our ... read more

Geo: 42.3863, -5.07905We took advantage of our private room and slept until 8:04 -- unheard of! We were the last ones to leave and since there was no real coffee maker there, we left without breakfast.We took a few pictures of Moratinos and started our 18th day! Before we knew it, we arrived at San Nicolas (2.2 km) and had a couple coffees and a chorizo/egg/ cheese sandwich. It was a cute place playing Johnny Cash songs and our Spanish Whistler showed up AGAIN. The only problem with the place is that it was Sunday and a lot of the day hiking/bus riding "pilgrims without packs" we're there. We noticed that they stamped their credencials about 4 times!We enjoyed the short day and strolled into Sahagun for our second breakfast. Before town, we entered an area ... read more

Geo: 42.3865, -5.07879The six of us in the room were relatively quiet last night. We had decided that we would turn on the lights at 6:00, but there was one French woman who was packed up and out before the lights came on.We went down to the dining room and although we only ordered two cafe con leche, we automatically got an orange juice, a coffee and a plate of toast with butter and jam. White bread is not what we needed, but being frugal pilgrims, we ate most of it! At 2.70 euro, this was not a bargain!We had not left the Albergue the night before (and we should have) so we had not seen any of this cute little village. In the dark, we tried to take pictures of the Rollo de la Justicia ... read more

Geo: 42.2583, -4.34647The 30-bed dorm was maybe the noisiest yet with at least six to eight synchronized snorers! Neither of us slept past 2:00am. We have never had this happen before, but lights came on at 6:00! Actually, this was better than people sneaking around with their headlamps on and shining their lights in your face.We packed up and went down to the kitchen for our yogurt, a peach and a breakfast bar.We were on the Camino by 7:00, much too dark for our liking. It is difficult to find our Camino yellow arrows plus you miss the scenery, whether it be urban or countryside. Leaving Burgos we passed wide tree-lined boulevards and parks, but because of the darkness, we couldn't fully appreciate them.On the edge of the city, we spotted a coffee place a block ... read more

Geo: 42.3129, -4.04481The church bells were an hour off; Dave got up on seven bell chimes and turned on the dorm light! After one dirty look, the light went right off -- it was only 6:00! We got up at 7:00 and it was only us and a couple from Nuremberg left.They were very interesting and unique pilgrims. They were doing a Camino from Nuremberg to Santiago, over 2500 kilometers, in five sections. They would end this year in Burgos, and complete the last section from Burgos to Santiago next year.We were on the Camino by 7:30. The early morning dawn light was great, but with temps hovering around 50 -- should have worn our gloves and warm hats.We passed through the village of Villabistia, legend has it that if you dip your head in the ... read more