Blogs from Santa Cruz del Valle Urbión, Burgos, Castile & León, Spain, Europe

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Today we took in the delights of Burgos. yesterday was the last day of a festival and the crowds were choking our progress.....so we joined in. The boulevard of stalls along the riverside sold traditional dolce (sweets), cakes, a variety of cheeses from a variety of animals, cured meats, weapons, yes weapons, and a range of artifacts and authentic souvenirs made in Pakistan and China. Jewellery and leather goods were also available and were local. All the stall holders wore traditional attire enhancing the markets theme. Knights of some persuasion on horses paraded and damsels wander the streets. It was a great night of colour, sights, traditional music and an exotic blend of food smells; sensory overload. We started today with a sleep in until 9am and after a shower we went downstairs for a breakfast ... read more
The Square, Burgos
The Chestnut Vendor with a keen customer
The Cathedral


See text in English below 14 abril 2011 El pico San Millán es el monte más alto y más emblemático de la sierra de la Demanda burgalesa. Su cara sur desciende suavemente 1.000 metros hasta el pueblo de Pineda de la Sierra, en el valle del río Arlanzón, el mismo río que atraviesa la ciudad de Burgos. Su cara norte, es mucho más agreste, dominando el valle del río Urbión, y asomándose al del río Tirón, cuyas aguas bajan al caudaloso río Ebro. Monté la bicicleta en el autobús de Zaragoza, y antes de las 9:30 llega a Belorado. Tras tomar un café con leche y hacer algunas compras pedaleé hasta Santa Cruz del Valle Urbión pasando por Pradoluengo. Santa Cruz del valle Urbión es un pueblo pequeño dividido en dos barrios, y con las casas ... read more
San Millán
Carretera a Santa Cruz --- Road to Santa Cruz
Carretera a Santa Cruz --- Road to Santa Cruz




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