Day 17
September 7, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 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 weRead more
Burgos
September 7, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 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
September 7, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 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
September 7, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
A few pics from around Burgos.
Day 18
September 8, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 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 withRead more
Looking around Burgos
September 8, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
More pics around Burgos.
Love the shop windows.
Museum regarding Atapuerca dig
September 8, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 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
September 8, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 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€, aRead more
Day 19 - On the Mesta
September 9, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 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.Read more
Tarjados
September 9, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 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
September 9, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 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 interestingRead more
Day 20 - Finish of the Mesta
September 10, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 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 wasRead more
Castrojeriz
September 10, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 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 toRead more
Day 21
September 11, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 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 wereRead more
Boadilla del Camino
September 11, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
A very quiet sleepy village. Not a sole in sight at all.
Day 22
September 12, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 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 getRead more
Villalcazar de Sirga
September 12, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Photos of this village before the thunderstorm started.
Day 23
September 13, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 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 untilRead more
Calzadilla de la Cueza
September 13, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
This village has a total of 50 people.
Day 24
September 14, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 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 soRead more
A supermarket in Sahagun
September 14, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 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
September 14, 2023 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 21 °C
Pics around Sahagun.
Day 25
September 15, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 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,Read more









































































































































































































































































































































































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