Both of us are now down with colds. We walked five kilometers to Belogrado yesterday and got a hotel room for the night. This morning, we jumped the bus to Burgos, about 50 kilomters away. Buses here are ridiculously cheap - just $2,80 Euros each to ride in a brand new, air conditioned bus.
We are staying at the Hotel Cid which is only 100 meters from the fabulous Burgos Cathedral. We spent several hours touring the cathedral and could probably go back for several more. It is one of the most outstanding cathedrals either of us have ever seen.
Today we ran into several people we first met in the first day or two of our travels. One often assumes everyone else is further ahead and we´ll not see them again. In fact, everyone takes time off here and there, so we end up becoming reacquainted again in yet another town on the road to Santiago.
We intend to stay here another day to rest and see the many sites. The day after that we will bus 180 kilometers to Leon, where we will start the second leg of our trip: the 300 kilomters to Santiago.
Wendy is thrilled to find an actual vegetarian restaurant in this land of meat lovers. This is especially fulfilling as those of us waiting for this morning´s bus ride got to witness the local butcher unload pig carcasses off this truck for about 10 minutes! Jim almost turned vegetarian himself after that.
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Enjoy the trip to Leon, we're really excited to hear about that part of the Camino. 9 days and counting..
ReplyDeleteChristiana and Shiloh
Enjoying your commentery throughout your journey - maintaining your sense of humour appears to be the key to keeping your sanity. Sorry to haear that you are both plagued with colds - hopefully the little respite you are enjoying will cure them - otherwise drink more wine :)
ReplyDeleteBonnie
Wednesday, MAY 27/10
ReplyDeleteEdmonton, Alberta
19:55 MDT
Hi Wendy,
I've read all your posts to date and I must say that it has been very interesting reading! You're very brave to undertake such an arduous journey. I will enjoy seeing all the pics upon your return.
However, I am writing to you for a very specific purpose; one that gives me much pleasure. I am delighted to inform you that you have been awarded the Dean's Recognition Award for Sessional Teaching in our Faculty - congratulations! Both Dan and I will be happy to come over to SUB and present you with your award in person. I now owe you at least 2 lattes from Java Jive!!
Sincere best wishes for a pleasant and satisfying journey - with no injuries!
Take care,
JOE