After leaving the tiny village of Ages we set off for Burgos (population 170,000). The morning was clear, not a cloud in the sky.

At first it was nice having a warm morning, but after hiking up a few hills we were really starting to feel the heat. Thankfully in the foothills, there was shade from the oak trees, but as we approached the city there was no shade and we traveled through an ugly, smelly, and busy section that seemed to go on and on. The temp was in the high 80s-ugh😩

After walking in the heat for 15 miles we finally got to the city center of Burgos. It is beautiful here!!!
We checked into our Pensione (one step up from an albergue, we have our own room but share a bathroom) showered and set off to eat and see the sites.


We knew we definitely wanted to see the Cathedral in Burgos. Many pilgrims we met along the Way said it was beyond amazing and yes, they were right. The Cathedral rises up right in the middle of the city. We turn d a corner and there it was-huge, massive, imposing and so detailed in architecture that the three of us stopped in our tracks and just stared in amazement at it.



As much as we were stunned with the exterior of the Cathedral, the interior was completely breathtaking. Every square inch is a story carved in stone, gold, wood, or in stained glass. Our eyes were on sensory overload.



We are calling it an early evening tonight to rest up for tomorrow. We will be entering the Meseta which is an area in Spain that is desert like. Very little shade and the forcast is calling for another hot day. We plan on starting out tomorrow at 6:30 am. But…we couldn’t end the day without wishing Mrs. Lanigan a Very Happy Birthday. Thinking of you and wishing you sweet birthday wishes. XOXOX