• Trip to Italy and Spain
    Horses on the way today
    The townof Ages in the distanceHere is the dig site at AtapuercaEurasian Griffins circlingPhil making the climb on Sierra de AtapuercaCrossing at the top of Sierra de AtapuercaBurgos in the distanceSheep are still herded here openly across the country with dogs and a shepherdWow, that wind is really messing up Phil's hair!Bird song on our walk

    Cardenuela Riopico

    April 4, 2025 in Spain ⋅ 🌬 61 °F

    We walked in a cool but windy day through part of Spain, which has been inhabited for at least 1,300,00 years. 5 different types of human ancestors have been found in the Archeological digs near Atapuerca, Spain. Originally, a train was planned in this region, but the works uncovered a cave that had the remains of early peoples. The dig continues, and a new find has recently been uncovered. There is also a big museum in Burgos where we will be tomorrow, which documents the finds. The dig site has been a Unesco World Heritage site for 25 years now.

    We had a dry walk today, but once we came out of the big hill, Sierra de Atapuerca, the wind was very strong. At least it was sunny.

    Tomorrow, we walk into the city of Burgos, where we will stay for 2 nights. Lots to see there.    Read more