A short catchup before we move on. Two nights in a so so hotel in the heart of the old part of Burgos. The cathedral dominates a beautiful plaza full of bars and cafes. They started building it in 11th century but it has been added to and altered over the centuries. All very gothic and gold. Some lovely stained glass windows. We met some pilgrims from our travels and greet each other like long lost friends. We’ve been using the app to translate into Spanish an...

I’m not sure how many days we’ve been walking or even what town we’re in, they all sound so foreign, but we’re tucked up in a very nice Alberge. Bottom bunks are a real plus and our roommates are all young women who are less likely to snore. Only 9 euros each that’s only about 16 dollars. Now here’s breaking news for the day - Raewyn has just come back from her shower gloating over the fact she has her 3 clean pairs of knickers on the line but that m...

Day 13 of our Camino and a hot one it was too. We started fairly early and enjoyed the walk through changing scenery as we’re leaving behind the vineyards and getting into crops once more. Lush rolling hills fertile soil. We’ve noticed that there are very few farm houses. They seem to keep their tractors etc in sheds close to town and travel in and out to the land. When we got to Santa Domingo we took the chance to have a free session with a podiatrist who w...

Day 12 - we’re in a little town called Azofra which is still in the region of Rioja where lots of wine is produced. Wine is only 2 euro 50 a bottle but it comes free with the special 3 course dinner for pilgrims. The countryside is lovely rolling hills of grape vines all beautifully tended and the sun has shone all day so a good day. The poppies are coming into their season which is lovely and the storks nests are a feature of this part of the world. I’m rea...

Day 10 of our Camino and still going well. Logrono yesterday proved to be a lovely city. We splashed out and got a room with proper beds with sheets and duvets and our own bathroom luxury. Also we had a great view of the beautiful old street below us which was jumping with activity. We ate tapas for the first time all delicious.. walked 21 kms today with adore little toe but lots of Ripley have much worse. Feet seem to be the biggest problem for everyone. We...