Burgos, Spain

When we left the Alberque in Ages, we didn’t get far because we discovered the bar next door was already opened for breakfast. We enjoyed our cafe con leche with croissants along with our room mates, then took off at a good clip for Burgos. I was sleepy because I hadn’t slept well in the bunk due to sore feet. It was a cool misty morning so I needed my fleece and rain coat. It didn’t seem to take very long before we were in the industrial part of Burgos, but little did we know just how giant this city is! Norm was bothered by his map, because it seemed quite inaccurate. We had fears we would be lost because the map made no sense, but many passing Spaniards helped us stay on track, and after a long walk, we found a travel agency specializing in the Camino. Norm stopped in for a map and was well counseled about our route. We caught a glimpse of the Cathedral, but made no attempt to see it. After many miles, we stumbled upon our reserved hotel, Puerta Romeros right on the Camino! We checked in and took a well needed rest. The hospitlero didn’t want to make us lunch, but with great reluctance he produced a boccadillo with bread and chorizo. After that, Norm and I stumbled into the neighborhood to see what we could find. It’s a university area, and we located the neighborhood hangout which served a collection of tapas. We ate again, and had some wine too. Another rest, and a long soak in the tub, with foot care, then we ate the pilgrims dinner, as the hospitlero’s mother had returned to cook. it was the usual fare, salad, chicken and potatoes with ice cream for dessert. Norm has kindly agreed to see to the laundry and locate the bus station so I’m here hiding with my feet up enjoying a day of rest. We are at the end of our Camino part one, and will return here on another trip to finish the hike. Norm is intent on getting to Morrocco, so is actively researching that. We hope to pick up our luggage that we mailed ahead tomorrow at the main post office. I’m concerned about my feet healing, and preventing infection which is why I’m here taking it easy. Both of us are well contented with our Camino experience and we are enthused about picking it up again here next fall or spring.