The project this morning was an uphill climb, through the fog and mostly by LED headlamp, my glasses were constantly fogged.
It wasn’t as bad as I had anticipated however. And after 10 kms the road evened up. We had another 10 to go before we reached our destination Atapuerca (which has recently been designated a World Heritage Site because they found the remains of the oldest Homo sapiens on the European continent. Unfortunately you have to arrange a tour and, well, I just don’t have time).
We arrived at the albergue of choice at 12:50 and managed to secure a bed. After a shower we crossed the street to celebrate with a beer and lunch.
More about albergues: understandably they try to make the best use of space but tonight I sat in the smallest toilet enclosure I have ever been in. 2X3 and you had to be a contortionist to get to the toilet paper. I get it. These places are a cheap bed (9€ tonight) and they are solely for those of us who are pilgrims on the way to Santiago. What an awesome opportunity they provide for everyone!
Here’s some awesome pilgrims!
Cool, Kap. I somewhat envy you, again
ReplyDeleteKappy you are inspiring me so much. In your honor the other night I saw a couple who were doing the PCT at the Safeway. It had been a nasty, cold rainy and snowy day. They looked a little dazed. I asked them if they had a place for the night which they did. I then offered to give them a ride when they were done shopping. They didn't want to be a bother but I assured them that I could wait.Lines were long in the store but they seemed very grateful when I delivered them to their door.I hope there is a hotel room in Burgos waiting for you and angels supporting you on your way.
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