Stage 15: Atapuerco to Burgos

About 20 km/12.4 miles, 40°-62°, about 6 hours
Left Atapuerca 0800 in 40° with a brisk headwind, all layers on, wearing my puffy jacket tied around my neck/shoulders like a muffler/cape. Time to dig out the gloves and wool buff from the depths of the big pack. There are shopping opportunities in Burgos! city of about 200,000 with a big Decathalon store. I took the alternative path (probably longer) into the city that bypasses the main industrial areas and comes in along the river and a many miles long beautiful park with nary a restroom in sight! The last 3 miles I was walking double time, made it to the hotel Rimbombin in the center of the old town, not far from the cathedral, without an accident. Next- shower, laundry and food, in that order. I'll be here 2 nights- luuuxery!
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