Almost another 16 mile day. One day closer to crossing the Meseta!Very flat again with hardly any elevation change. I can certainly see why they call this the mentally challenging part. I am staying in a monastery tonight that has been converted into a hostel. Probably the nicest place I’ve stayed in so far. Trying … Read more
Walked 18 miles today. Very sunny and windy. Legs are tired but I will get across the Meseta! Lost an Irish pilgrim today that is going home due to spraining their ankle. Another that is having to rest for three days after twisting theirs. Photos do not do justice to the miles and miles of … Read more
Castrojeriz is a picturesque town in the Burgos province of Spain, known for its rich history and significance along the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. The town is dominated by the ruins of a medieval castle perched on a hill, offering panoramic views of the surrounding plains. Castrojeriz features a charming old town with traditional … Read more
Left Burgos at 7am this morning I had my routine couple of coffee and a sandwich to set me on my way. El Cid greeted me to tell me to stop whining and start walking. It did not take long to get out of the town into the Meseta. Vast expanse of nothing. Just as … Read more
A day of rest. Kind of! Walked the historic district. Unbelievable cathedral that would match any in the UK and Tulsa 😉 Great to see the frantic hustle and bustle of the Spaniards. Reminds me a lot of the Italians. Tomorrow of to the Meseta. The Meseta in northern Spain is a vast, elevated plateau … Read more
Today my reaching Burgos I have completed 200 of my 500 mile hike They say that the hike moves from body to mind as I cross the meseta. Five days of wheat and barley fields. Many are quitting or taking buses, bikes. This I cannot do. I have surprised myself with the physical challenge. Now … Read more
Arrived in Burgos 12.5 miles today. Tomorrow is a rest day. Looking forward to exploring this significant historical city and visiting the birthplace of one of my childhood hero’s. El Cid Burgos, a historic city in northern Spain, is renowned for its magnificent Gothic cathedral and its role as a key stop on the Camino … Read more
completed 17 miles today the weather was so much cooler today, so all in all not a bad day body is holding up well, no real blisters and still carrying a 22 pound backpack
Considering the hike so far, it was a pretty easy day only 10 miles. I have a long hike tomorrow of about 18 miles with elevation. Met some wonderful people today from South Korea, Finland, and Spain The temperature got up to about 80°, but since I only did 10 miles, it was not a … Read more
17 miles today 80F no shade Brutal Next couple of days will be a lot shorter with a cool front coming in. Very grateful for that! Loving life in a tired sort of way. Had a pilgrims dinner tonight with about 30 other people. Food was surprisingly good and they serve wine like water here!