July 2nd. We left Atapuerta early and immediately began
our steep climb up the Sierra Atapuerta.
We were soon slowed down, however, by hundreds of sheep that were being
moved from one pasture to another. This
produced a cacophony of sounds - sheep bleating, sheep bells ringing, sheep
dogs barking, shepherds shouting and even a distant train chugging its way
across the plain below. At the top of
the plateau we were rewarded with a magnificent vista in all directions. There was a large labyrinth on the plateau -
the second one we have seen on this walk.
Roxanne took some time to walk through it to the centre.
We are now in Burgos - a beautiful city with an enormous Gothic cathedral. The streets are narrow and very clean (they are washed every morning) and we have found a wonderful restaurant that does amazing things with vegetables (eggplant, asparagus, zucchini, mushrooms, pimentos) and goat´s cheese. Also the vino tinto de la casa (red house wine) is exceptionally good - and at 11 euros a bottle we can´t go wrong.
One great thing about this and other Spanish cities is that everything opens up at about 6pm. The local people come out and mingle with the tourists and the peregrinos - even the children are out in the plazas playing and running around until quite late at night - no baby sitters for them! There is a very communal atmosphere here.
We are here in Burgos for three nights although we will walk our 20 kms to Hornillos tomorrow. Because there is no accommodation there for us we will be transferred back here and then taken back to Hornillos the following morning to continue our journey. Our hotel is splendid. We have a very large bedroom with a small sitting room off to one side and an enormous bathroom. We even have a balcony and we can watch the tired peregrinos arriving with their heavy backpacks as they walk right past us on their way to the auberge further up the street.
There was much rejoicing here two nights ago when Spain won the Euro-cup. We stumbled on the debris of what looked like an enormous party when we arrived yesterday. The clean-up crew was soon out in force, however, and by mid-afternoon there was no sign of it. I can´t help thinking that the joy of the soccer triumph must be somewhat dampened by Raffa´s early elimination from Wimbledon, though. Such is life!
There are beautiful statues all over this city - not of historical figures but of ordinary people. It really is quite unique.
We are now in Burgos - a beautiful city with an enormous Gothic cathedral. The streets are narrow and very clean (they are washed every morning) and we have found a wonderful restaurant that does amazing things with vegetables (eggplant, asparagus, zucchini, mushrooms, pimentos) and goat´s cheese. Also the vino tinto de la casa (red house wine) is exceptionally good - and at 11 euros a bottle we can´t go wrong.
One great thing about this and other Spanish cities is that everything opens up at about 6pm. The local people come out and mingle with the tourists and the peregrinos - even the children are out in the plazas playing and running around until quite late at night - no baby sitters for them! There is a very communal atmosphere here.
We are here in Burgos for three nights although we will walk our 20 kms to Hornillos tomorrow. Because there is no accommodation there for us we will be transferred back here and then taken back to Hornillos the following morning to continue our journey. Our hotel is splendid. We have a very large bedroom with a small sitting room off to one side and an enormous bathroom. We even have a balcony and we can watch the tired peregrinos arriving with their heavy backpacks as they walk right past us on their way to the auberge further up the street.
There was much rejoicing here two nights ago when Spain won the Euro-cup. We stumbled on the debris of what looked like an enormous party when we arrived yesterday. The clean-up crew was soon out in force, however, and by mid-afternoon there was no sign of it. I can´t help thinking that the joy of the soccer triumph must be somewhat dampened by Raffa´s early elimination from Wimbledon, though. Such is life!
There are beautiful statues all over this city - not of historical figures but of ordinary people. It really is quite unique.
Hello Wendy, I am glad that Burgos is as beautiful as I have seen on internet. As you wrote, the food, wine and atmosphere are great. Enjoy your time there and take lots of pictures for us to see when you get back in August. It is a nice, sunny day in Ottawa. I gardened for two hours before going to work this morning. All the best on Camino!!! Vera
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