Blogs from Burgos, Castile & León, Spain, Europe - page 2

We left Legrono at about 7.30 and followed the Camino through the city it wound its way through parks and gardens and then lots of vineyards either side of the trail. I was having some chain issues, seemed mainly lack of oil, then had a flat which involved changing an inner tube; probably valve. We carried on with the trail through the lovely ancient village of Navarrete then moved onto the road at Najera. On the road we made good time passing through Santa Dominica with its glorious cathedral. We lunched at redicilla del Camino just opposite a small but very ornate church. We then made tracks slowly because of what another cyclist described as the 'Devils wind' westerly against us along with the odd rain squall. Villafranca was a decision point; we phoned for accommodation ... read more

Well, after yesterday's effort, it was decided the prudent thing to do would be to get to Burgos the easiest way possible. In light of the fact that we had done nearly 4 kms of this stage, and that many people ere travelling the last 5kms on a bus, as it's through suburbia on concrete paths, we figured we weren't missing much by ringing a cab. It was great ! We arrived in Burgos at 9.30, dropped off the packs, and went to sort out the essentials before the shops closed. Irena posted stuff home, John bought a phone card, I bought some boots ( I hope they are good, only time and kilometres will tell; they feel OK ), and we headed to the Cathedral. Irena only stayed about 10 minutes, I don't think checking ... read more

Just a thanks for the emails and the blog comments of encouragements. As you know, daily we do a bit of walking, a lot in silence and you are in our thoughts and prayers. ... read more

September 13,Sunday. We started off the day from VillaFranca de Montes de Oca at 6:30 am. We spent the evening on bunk beds, only 9 of us in the room and blessed there were only minor snoring through the evening. The day was a very cold walk. This is the first time I didn't get to short sleeves in the first hour or two. Sunrise is after 7:30 so walking in the dark up hill through a rocky river bed in the forest was a challenge. The good news is there were several others on the trail. You probably ask why at 6:30. Well when the fellow bunkers start rousing at 5 it doesn't let you sleep. One may as well join them. Once we were closer to the summit the sun was giving us some ... read more

8 September 2015, Tuesday *The Meseta section of our El Camino is dedicated to Nick and Margie from Iowa. Thanks for all the laughs, insights and good humor. You were the greatest companions on this interesting stage of 'The Way!' GPS: 4 hours 53 minutes of walking 13.75 miles Arrived at 1445 in Hornillos after 6 hours and 45 minutes. FITBIT: 30,632 steps, 13.38 miles, 35 floors/stairs. Left hotel a little before 0800 and before breakfast thinking we would find a cafe in about 4 miles or 2 hours. Right away we get Blondie near the statue of El Cid. We were passing the Cathedral at 0800 and then took a few more photos with the morning light. The way out of Burgos leads us past the Arc of San Martin, a remnant of the old ... read more