Met up with Veronica a couple of km out of Burgos. We said a quick hello then walked at our own pace

I saw many bronze statues in Burgos, all representing different parts of the city and its history.

Last walk by the cathedral this morning.

Rabe, Spain, about 12 km from Burgos. Very nice village.

Look! Another huge nest atop the bell tower.

I stopped in this chapel and received a personal blessing & a loving hug from one of the nuns here.❤️

Lovely to meet up with Veronica again this afternoon. She goes back to the Netherlands in 2 days.

Pilgrim's dinner at our albergue, delicious paella with chicken and vegetables.

Day 19: Burgos to Hornillos de Camino

October 1, 2025 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F

Today’s 20 km walk was lovely. I left Burgos at 8:15 and got to Hornillos around 1:15. I stopped a couple of times to eat or take a little break, but walked for about 4 1/2 hours. So I think I’m walking a mile in about 20 minutes. I’m not racing by any means, so I’m good with 3 to 3 1/2 miles per hour. It does take a long time to walk all the way across Spain at that rate, though. 🤣
I’m in a nice albergue tonight called Hornillos Meeting Point. We had a nice communal dinner with homemade paella, salad, wine, and dessert. I met some new pilgrims tonight, mostly young people in their 20s who are out seeing the world. I sat with a couple of newlyweds tonight and they reminded me a little of Dean and me when we took our first backpacking trip to Europe at the age of 24. It makes me happy to see young people traveling and experiencing the world. 🌍
Today is my sister’s birthday, so I was able to FaceTime with her. I am grateful for technology that allows me to stay in touch with family and friends!Read more