A rest day spent sightseeing.
The Cathedral was first on the list and I simply cannot describe its architecture and beauty.
Predominately Gothic in style and built by architects and master builders down through the centuries it stands in all its glory and is now a World Heritage Site. Onto the Museum of Human Evolution displaying the findings from archaeological sites and fossils helping us to understand the process of human evolution in Europe over the last million years was quite extraordinary.
We finished the day with a visit to the Monastery of Santa Maria Real de las Huelgas a convent founded in the 12th Century as a spiritual retreat for ladies in high society. A retreat sounded rather tempting to us. A high stone wall protected the Cistercian Nuns and reminded us of their dedication and solitary life and still operating today.
Having walked around this beautiful city we retired to the apartment to rest the legs (after 13km) and prepare for tomorrow and the start of the meseta.Les mer
ReisendeHave you come across any fields of Almond trees in flower yet. They are so beautiful. Isn't it breathtaking how it is almost beyond words to describe the inside of some of the Spainish Cathedrals. You are never too old to learn and sounds like your learning lots of historical info that gives more meaning to your pilgrimage.
SpaniaCastilla y LeónBurgosRío Cardeñadijo42°20’15” N 3°41’59” W
SpaniaCastilla y LeónBurgosRío Cardeñadijo42°20’15” N 3°41’59” W
Reisende Had to look up 'meseta'. Now I know what it is. I am learning so much. xx
Reisende Unbelievable architectural beauty & history.
Reisende Have you come across any fields of Almond trees in flower yet. They are so beautiful. Isn't it breathtaking how it is almost beyond words to describe the inside of some of the Spainish Cathedrals. You are never too old to learn and sounds like your learning lots of historical info that gives more meaning to your pilgrimage.