I sprained my ankle slightly and my mother’s been fighting a nasty cold … which I’m afraid I seem to be getting.
Interestingly enough we have only met a few people going on to Santiago. The majority of people travelling the way of St. James tend to come spend a week walking the path and return to complete it over time. I’ll be interested to see who we see at the end. We’ve also heard of many people injuring themselves, stress fractures, and having to leave. So, to avoid being one of those people we decided it was best to stay another night. Which has given us the opportunity to visit the spectacular cathedral, a few more times.
This cathedral is celebrating it’s 8th centenary in 2021. It’s massive. The detailing inside and out is exquisite. I could take a million pictures and never capture its beauty…
Although we’ve spent most of our time resting, we have had to go out to eat. Burgos is a lovely city, the Arlanzón river and city park running straight through the centre of town. Of course we can’t explore it all but the streets around the cathedral are packed with tapas bars and I find the people to be extremely friendly.
I also ate the most delicious olives I’ve ever had in my entire life. Those of you who know that our fridge at home is usually stacked with a variety of olives, they do not compare!
There are dozens of sculptures throughout the city. These are just a few …
It’s the Spanish National Holiday … we just went out for a few minutes and stumbled upon these bagpipers we had to share with you…
Buenos Noches
Élise and Janie walk the Camino 
I hope your ankle heals quickly- no rushing plus take care of your colds. Rest and PLENTY of liquids!
Burgos seems to be a beautiful town, one worth going to visit. I live the streets and that cathedral looks very imposing. Were you able to take interior pictures?
The olives look incredibly tasty. I love olives. The tapas bar looks fabulous, different from the ones I remember Madrid many many moons ago.
Happy Thanksgiving to both of you🦃
Big comforting hugs, Sue🌹
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A few, I could take pictures for days. Every wall is covered. So beautiful and yes worth visiting!
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I wish people still built buildings like that. Looks incredible!
Hope you both feel better soon ❤️
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I totally Agree xo
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That cathedral is amazing. you got great shots! nurse yourselves!
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❤️
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I didn’t KNOW that there were other than Scottish bagpipes. Fun!
The cathedral, the history, the statues – so amazing. Feel better soon.
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Scottish group here celebrating. Didn’t expect to see that here either! But it was fun
XO
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Burgos looks stunning (and so do those olives)! Hope your ankle is feeling better:)) xo
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