Santovenia

We knew today would be a bed race because there were no reservations available between Belorado and Burgos. Two albergues said “first come, first served” so we figured if we left early enough we could get a bed. Up before 6 and out by 6:30. It was a gorgeous morning and the temperatures today were perfect, almost cool. Made it to our hopeful destination, San Juan de Ortega, by noon but the albergue sign said it didn’t open until 1:00. So we rested, had a cool drink at the bar next door, and put our packs in the line. Number 13 and 14 for a hostal with 22 beds. We figured we were in! But after standing in line after they opened, we were told the place was full. Some had managed to get reservations before their online system went down. Rats!
Luckily, the barman next door was very kind and called an albergue just a couple of km off the route, so we have a place to sleep! 27 km today. My feet are throbbing.Read more