Burgos to Hornillos - start of the meset

After a sound nights sleep left Burgos at about 7. Initially quite cool it warmed up quickly and ended up being the hottest days walking so far.
I love the Meseta and so this was a great day for me. There is nothing like the quiet of the Meseta and even in the heat I loved it.
No coffee for nearly 11k but finally coffee and tortilla in Tardajos (note to self might be a nicer and quieter cafe on the left as the path turns off the Main Street) and then a second coffee in Rabé de las calzadas at La Fuente.
On the way out of Rabé spent a moment at the Ermita de la Virgen de Monasterio with the wonderful nun who gave us a blessing last year. A very special place.
Then a long hot walk - mainly up hill - tho with one steep down too - to Hornillos del Camino.
We were at the Hostal checking in before 1 and met up with Nick and Paul doing the same.
We have the same private room with shared bath that Caroline and I had last year. Hoping for a nightingale to sing me to sleep again!
Had a potter round Hornillos in the heat looking for horse of the day (finally found in the bar where I bought a fuzzy water to cool down) then back to base for a bit of Pilates stretching and dinner. For me it was a huge salad which I couldn’t finish but for everyone else chicken paella which smelled great.
Early night now as super early start because of the heat.Read more