Today we had an early start which works best for us.  Chris is walking with us and will be rooming at the same hotel as us.  Everything is booked up so we were fortunate to get a room reserved ahead of time.We continue walking through the Meseta which are endless crops of wheat, barley and … Continue reading Donna – May 9, 2015 – Hornillos –> Castrojeriz – 21K →

May 9, 2015  Day 14 - Hornillos --> Castrojeriz  21KBreakfast of toast and café con leche at the mill house at 7:00 am. Then we were driven back to Hornillos, and started walking the Camino at 7:45 am. Cool, clear day ahead.The day began with dirt paths along rocky fields. More like rolling hills, rather … Continue reading May 9, 2015 Day 14 – Hornillos –> Castrojeriz 21K →

May 8, 2015  Day 13 - Burgos --> Hornillos del Camino - 21KLeft Steve and Leon after a sad goodbye and headed uphill on the Camino. It wasn't more than a few steps uphill before we came upon an albergue where pilgrims were sitting outside eating breakfast. There beaming and waving at us was Lotta, … Continue reading May 8, 2015 Day 13 Burgos –> Hornillos del Camino – 21K →

After an early morning and sad departure from Leon and Steve, Kim and I struck out on our next stage,  We passed the magnificent Burgos cathedral,  It was quite impressive but strangely had the neighborhood right next to the church with no grand courtyard that you would expect for this icon,Our trail wound itself through … Continue reading Donna – May 8, 2015 Burgos –> Hornillos – 21K →

May 7, 2015  Day 12 - San Juan de Ortega --> Burgos - 26.4 KPeople in the dorm room started stirring very early, and Donna and I joined in - ready to get out of the monastery. The night there was somewhat surreal, with a cacophony of snoring and various other noises that made for … Continue reading May 7, 2015 San Juan de Ortega –> Burgos 26.4 K →

San Juan is a small "town" of about 20 so there was one small hotel which Steve and Leon stayed in and an albergue that housed bunk beds for 70.  It was clean but a little grim with cold water showers and no toilet paper except in one stall.  No breakfast was provided but we … Continue reading Donna – May 7, 2015 San Juan de Ortega –> Burgos 24.3 K →

May 6, 2015  Day 11  Belorado --> San Juan de Ortega - 24.3 KThe small hotel where we stayed in Belorado was really cute, and the owners very friendly. We had a very nice breakfast of toast with ham and cheese, cereal and café con leche. As we started out, the temperature was quite cool - … Continue reading May 6, 2015. Day 11 Belorado –> San Juan de Ortega – 24.3 K →

May 5, 2015 - Day 10  Santo Domingo --> Belorado 21KA fairly spartan breakfast at the monastery. Made me a little concerned about the day. Still, it was nice to see the smiling face of the nun who checked us in and wished us "Bon Dias."Since we made a reservation to stay at the same … Continue reading May 5, 2015 Day 10 Santo Domingo -–> Belorado 21 K →

May 4, 2015  Day 9 - Najera --> Santo Domingo  21KHad a wonderful stay in Najera. Beautiful little hotel and awesome dinner with Steve and Leon at a restaurant that was close by. Pilgrim's menu of salad, steak and ice cream. Our waitress was especially friendly - a bright face and joyful smile. We left a … Continue reading May 4, 2015 Day 9 – Najera –> Santo Domingo. 21 K →

Kim has chided me for not holding up my part of the blog so here goes.  As you are aware from Kim's timely entries, I have gone through the trials and tribulations of blisters.  You may think you know what it is like but let me enlighten you...after nightly surgeries to drain each new bubble … Continue reading Donna – May 4, 2015 Najera –> Santo Domingo. 21 K →