This morning we learnt that last night we stayed in an 'Enchanted Hamlet' - we had wondered what the corn dollies etc around the door signified. Weather first thing was misty and quite chilly - but we are at 800m above sea level. Actually on the road by 8-45am, a record, and passed many walkers already on the Camino path which was often adjacent to our tarmac route. Stopped for a coffee at a bar-cafe at a Camino junction and in came Robert from Wiltshire whom we first met in Biarritz - he recognised our bikes outside. Robert was cycling the actual walking route and sometimes pushing or carrying bike and luggage up hilly paths!
After coffee and climb out of Villafranco Monte - 6% for 3+km - our route became easier and the sun broke through and we enjoyed a relatively easy ride, at a steady 20mph with the wind behind us, and we got into Burgos just after midday.
Our plan had been to attend evening Mass in the Cathedral, but went to Mass at 1pm instead, which left us plenty of time for a leisurely lunch and easy afternoon. Our hotel is 300m from the Cathedral, we are on the 10th floor with fine views over the city. In the evening we strolled around the city centre and bumped into Robert again -such is the Camino- heading for evening Mass. Another great evening meal. We have enjoyed the camararderie and fellowship amongst the travellers of many nations, whether walking our cycling, as we greet each other with 'Buen Camino'.
34miles - total 265
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| Morning Coffee stop |
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| Nearing Burgos |
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| Burgos Cathedral |
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| View from our hotel |
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