Day 17
7. september 2023, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Left Atapuerca 7am walked for about 10 minutes, then realised we had both left our walking poles at where we stayed, so we walked back to collect before starting out again around 7.20 am. We hope weLæs mere
Burgos
7. september 2023, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
There are only a couple of pics of Burgos as we haven't had a chance to look around yet.
Burgos has a population of 180,000, the largest one we have been in.
Cathedral
7. september 2023, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
We spent a good couple of hours in this humugus cathedral. The pics don't really show the vastness.
Late afternoon walk around Burgos
7. september 2023, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
A few pics from around Burgos.
Day 18
8. september 2023, Spanien ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
A day to look around Burgos. Even though we woke at 6 am, we lay in bed until 7.30 a.m., and it was wonderful not to get up in the dark. We had a leisurely breakfast with a cup of ordinary tea withLæs mere
Looking around Burgos
8. september 2023, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
More pics around Burgos.
Love the shop windows.
Museum regarding Atapuerca dig
8. september 2023, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
This museum was fascinating but we weren't allowed to take photos in the most interesting parts.
Last shots of Burgos on Lyn's birthday
8. september 2023, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Had a lovely walk along the riverbank this afternoon after a little siesta. The shade of the trees made it easy to walk in.
We enjoyed having a glass of wine while we people watched, and only 2€, aLæs mere
Day 19 - On the Mesta
9. september 2023, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Left Burgos 6.15 am arrived in Hornillos del Camino shortly after 12 noon.
20ks
The walk out of Burgos was a pleasant one, but onve out of the city, it was a long, slow climb up and a steep decent.Læs mere
Tarjados
9. september 2023, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
We heard low, deep rolling thunder as we neared this village, and 100 meters it big blotches of rain drops started to fall. Luck would have it, the cafe was in sight.
Hornillos del Camino
9. september 2023, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Usually, we are hiking up to accommodation, but today, it's down.
The sandwich I ordered for lunch was huge. We learnt today a salad is considered as vegetables in this village.
An interestingLæs mere
Day 20 - Finish of the Mesta
10. september 2023, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Left Hornillos del Camino 6.30 am arrived 12.30pm at Castrojeriz
20ks
We had a breakfast of toast and orange juice before we left this morning. Left in the dark as usual. The terrain today wasLæs mere
Castrojeriz
10. september 2023, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
As we entered this village they are having a festival and we were lucky enough to see their parade.
Nothing is open here as it is Sunday.
We found a Korean Albergue and restaurant that allowed us toLæs mere
Day 21
11. september 2023, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Left Castrojeriz at 6.45am arrived at 12.55 pm.
20ks
It was a long, slow climb for the first 5 ks, and the rest of the trip was uneventful. But with saying that, the path was not an easy walk. We wereLæs mere
Boadilla del Camino
11. september 2023, Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
A very quiet sleepy village. Not a sole in sight at all.
Day 22
12. september 2023, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Left Boadilla del Camino at 7 am arrived Villacaza de Sirga
20 ks
There was a threat of thunderstorms for today, and even though we heard the rumbles and had the odd drops of rain, we managed to getLæs mere
Villalcazar de Sirga
12. september 2023, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Photos of this village before the thunderstorm started.
Day 23
13. september 2023, Spanien ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
Left Villacaza de Sirga at 6.20 am arrived at Calzadilla del la Cueza 12noon.
23 ks
It was a long but very pleasant walk, 23k today. There was a village 5 k from where we started, then nothing untilLæs mere
Calzadilla de la Cueza
13. september 2023, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
This village has a total of 50 people.
Day 24
14. september 2023, Spanien ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
Left Calzadilla de la Cueza 6.50 am arrived Ledigos
6 ks
Left as usual in the dark, lost our way getting out. The terrain is flat, but the pathway is very stoney and rough.
Arrived at Ledigos cold soLæs mere
A supermarket in Sahagun
14. september 2023, Spanien ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
What a shock it was to find what we consider a proper supermarket. We just loved looking around it. Look at the prices.
Sahagun
14. september 2023, Spanien ⋅ 🌙 21 °C
Pics around Sahagun.
Day 25
15. september 2023, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Train from Sahagun to Leon.
Train departed at 8.35 am and arrived in Leon at 7.30 am.
What a day to take a ride as it is an overcast day, ideal for walking.
After arriving in Leon, we had a down pour,Læs mere
Sightseeing around Leon
15. september 2023, Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Pics around Leon.









































































































































































































































































































































































RejsendeHappy birthday Lynn!!! 🎂🎉🥳
RejsendeHappy belated birthday wishes for Lynn 🥳🎉🛏️
Can see sprained ankles on those stones [Kerry Tillson]