Santo Domingo de la Calzada to Belorado

Backtracking to last night, we had an excellent dinner for such a reasonable price. We had to wait until 7:30, we were very tired and very hungry by then, but well worth the wait! After dinner, back to our room and to bed. I slept so well. No coughing fits, and I slept long enough to dream. My dreams are crazy every time I’m on the Camino! I love it. My nights are an adventure too haha!!
Rain today! You know I love hiking in the rain…not! I toughed it out though and didn’t taxi 😂! However, the rain gear is much easier to wear when it’s not 90*! Thank god it didn’t feel like a sauna. I always questioned rain gear in the heat..I would get wet under it from sweating so it didn’t keep me dry! Today we were blessed with cool temperatures, even cold at times with wind. I was happy I had the jacket and rain pants, it cut the wind and did its job keeping me dry. What a concept! We did 22.4km with no major hills to climb. We passed through a few villages for the opportunity to warm up get a coffee and something to eat. So nice to have some shelter in the rain and not be stuck in it with nothing along the way. Our spirits were high despite the conditions, and conversation was flowing which helped pass the time. Tomorrow we have 30km to walk to a very small village of Atapuerca. This village has big time history. The discovery of the oldest human remains in Western Europe were discovered there in 1976 dating back 1.1-1.2 MILLION years ago. Here is some info on it if interested

https://www.britannica.com/place/Atapuerca

It’s going to be a tough day but it will make going into Burgos, the next big city, more manageable. That city is difficult to walk into. It takes forever to get to the other end of town once you get there..and lots of pavement which is hard on the feet.
Tonight we are in an albergue but no bunk bed! They are all twin beds which are so nice. No squeaky metal frame making noise every time you turn over. They offer a dinner here so we are staying in. I chose the paella. I’m so ready to try it, it’s one of my favorite Spanish dishes! Actually, I’d eat anything, I’m not a picky pilgrim!! Burning around 4000 calories a day will do that!!
Ok friends, that’s all I’ve got today, I’ll check in tomorrow so you know if I survived!Läs mer