The walk into Burgos started off with such promise, it was cool and we all looked forward to the day off tomorrow. Leaving Ages, you walk past Atapuerca a UNESCO World Heritage site where they’ve found human remains dating back almost 800,000 year. Here’s a link: UNESCO Atapuerca site
In Atapuerca we also met Father Joyful. The Father is not a Father is any true religious sense, he’s walking the Camino because “The Master” told him to and, he’s doing it barefoot. I asked the “Father” if the “Master” spoke to him often, he said not really. I asked what he was told to do and he said walk to Santiago. Did he expect to hear from the “Master” again? Yes. What if he doesn’t? (This is for real) He said he would either go home and play bass for Florida-Georgia Line or, hang out in Spain until the authorities deport him! That’s our friend Timme (sp) with the Father.
As you leave Atapuerca, you start to climb to the Alto and then down through several small towns leading to Burgos. We met Tess the dog and her companion at one of the stops.
To get into the city you have 2 choices, we chose the river route versus the industrial route. Before we got to the river, had to walk around the airport and, if you don’t know it, it’s a long way around any airport. Next was a commercial area before entering what appears to be the never ending park. As we walked, I asked how far to the Cathedral and it was always 2 km no matter how far we walked.
We did finally make it in and our hotel, the Meson del Cid it’s very nice…it has sheets and towels, shampoo, soap and, we look directly onto the Cathedral.
I really needed the break, I´m nursing a very sore right knee. Doesn’t hurt while I´m walking but if I sit, I’m in significant pain until I get it warmed up. Hoping the day off helps.
Burgos Cathedral is impressive and very well restored, one of the best cathedrals I’ve ever visited and a site that should not be passed up if your ever in the area.
Ann started her Camino yesterday and we´ll meet her in Leon in about 10 days.