Yesterday (June 18th) we bused from Roncevalles to Pamplona, then took a train to Burgos. Lucky for us it was a travel day in cold, rainy weather that would have made walking uncomfortable. Passing by the countryside, our thoughts were with fellow walkers who boldly trekked onward in wet conditions.
This poor donkey was standing in the rain by the albergue -- I hope he was being treated humanely by his owners!
While waiting at the Pamplona train station, Dad read a book found at the albergue.
A cat seated opposite us on the train got lots of interest.
The first night in Burgos we stayed at the large municipal albergue. For the second night we're at the one-room albergue above the Divina Pastora chapel, sandwiched between two larger buildings. We also stayed here two years ago. The manager entertains walkers by singing and playing the guitar.
A stained glass window on the way up the
spiral staircase to the albergue
View out the window
Our bunkbeds are next to the silver partition on the left.
Today (June 19th) the skies dropped more rain. We still went sightseeing but first stopped for brunch at a hotel discovered on the first Camino. Afterwards we visited Casa de Miranda & Archeological Museum. The museum features artifacts & artwork affiliated with Burgos.
Artifacts included ex-votos from the Roman period.
These ex-votos likely represent afflictions of the leg and foot.
Next we ventured over to Catedral de Santa Maria, designated as a World Heritage Site. Begun in the 13th c., this mostly Gothic building was 'reshaped' for 500 years. Different styles, from Renaissance to Baroque, add to its renown as one of the most beautiful churches in Spain. It holds the tombs of legendary military leader El Cid and his wife Jimena Diaz.
Close-up of the Cathedral's west entrance -- the original white color of this main entrance has changed tone over the centuries. Gothic sculptural decoration was lost under a radical alteration in the 18th century.
The plaza in front of the Cathedral looked empty compared to when we saw it on the first walk. Rain definitely keeps the crowds away.
Dad rested while I took photos. The Cathedral's
south side is in the background.
Images of the Cathedral's interior:
Cloister hall windows
Interesting cross markings scratched within the big cross.
Chapel floor
Choir stall area with 'spider' lights
Hot chocolate at an Irish pub near our albergue hit the spot. The consistency was similar to pudding. Later we went for dinner at Moritos, a plaza bar filled with locals.
Tomorrow we'll be back on the Road. Weather reports predict morning rain with an overcast afternoon. At the municipal albergue I bought a poncho to wear over my raincoat for extra protection. Dad will wear a garbage bag 'poncho' over his rain gear.
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