Day 15

The day started without coffee as the local store did not open up early on Sundays--slowly learning that advertised hours don't apply on Sundays. The Camino started with a long but gradual ascent that gave us a great view of the valleys and sunrise. The Camino initially took us by the airport on the outskirts of Burgos where there were dozens of storks hunting in the freshly mowed fields between the walking path and runways.

After that it was another 10k to our lodging but most if it was along a beautiful, shade covered path beside a river. On the way we took a side trip to a festival based on the recommendation of a random bicyclist who stopped to tell us about it.

The festival was a collaboration of dozens of social groups (peñas) that gathered at a park at the end of this week of festivities. About half of them were selling tapas, beer, and wine. Peñas ranged from one dedicated to heavy metal, another to dancing, and another to silent activities. There was one stage set up but I think we were too early for any performances.

After a load of laundry at the laundromat we went into old town. It took us three attempts to catch a bus but at least they were running. The cathedral is amazing on the outside--tomorrow we'll do the interior tour--and we attended mass in one of the many side chapels. Before and after that was beer, wine, vermouth, and tapas before a final ice cream and a bus ride back to our lodging.

Our current ranking of best cities for pinchos/tapas:
1 - Pamplona
2 - Logroño
3 - Burgos
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