In Burgos. 291.5 of 790kms covered. Day 12 of 33 days completed. 498.5 kms left to walk. 21 days to finish.
Left Ages in the dark at 6:45 this morning wearing headlamps. It was a bit nippy! We have to be careful not to get lost as it is difficult to see waymarkers in the dark. We soon got into a very rocky surface.
Ascending Sierra Atapuerca.
Working up a sweat.
Waymarker?
Early morning Sierra Atapuerca.
Our room in Hotel El Jacobeo in Burgos.
Dining Room in Hotel El Jacobeo in Burgos.
We found the last 7 kms walking into the city of Burgos difficult. There is a bit of a "mind-game" when you reach the boundary of a city. You think, "Phew, we're here." Then you have to walk another 2 hours on pavement to get to the center of the city. I kept thinking about the title of a Joan Didion book, "Slouching Toward Bethlehem" except we were "Limping Toward Burgos" . My feet and legs are really sore. This was one of the hardest days. We are staying here in this hotel for 2 nights and taking in the sights of Burgos. No more top bunk for me for a couple of nights! No walking the Camino tomorrow!! Rest day!
Have a good rest & enjoy the city!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Shari! Just enjoyed the hot shower!
DeleteHappy Birthday to Susan's mother from Susan and all her friends currently vacationing in Burgos, Spain!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you are having a rest day and the beds look comfy and I hope the food is as good as the dining room looks. it is nice to have a break. Those last pictures looked like the way was very difficult. Maybe a bus for a couple a days might be in order. We won't fault you for it...lol...
ReplyDeleteSusan, the bed, the sheets, the towels are outstanding! And I slept until 8:34! Luxury!
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