Burgos

We got on a bus a short distance outside of Burgos and rode through the 12k slog through the industrial section of this beautiful city.  Kathy of South Africa, said to me that was the smart thing to do.

Anyway, we got off the bus and headed for the cathedral (who could miss it) and finally found the albergue we wanted... Small (16beds) and private.  Of course it was "complete).  We were lamenting what we would do next, when this kindly old priest took me by the hand and pointed us in the direction of the municiple albergue.  A nice man we had met a couple weeks ago in Casa Magic, led us the rest of the way with assurances that the municipal albergue was modern, warm and clean. And cheap (8euros)  Sounded good.  So, we checked in, got our bed assignment (bottom bunks :) ) , put our boots away and headed up to the 5th floor.  The dorm was crowded with 12 sets of bunks and not a whole lot of room between and even less headroom for the bottom bunk.  I bumped my head repeatedly and my hair got tangled in the upper bunks bed springs....Am  I having fun yet?

Anyway, we went out for a late lunch/
Early dinner and then toured the huge cathedral.  Holy Crap!  It is filled with the most amazing art work, carvings and sculptures.  The artisan work and history are amazing.

Went back to the place we had lunch, had a glass of wine and watched the square come alive with young people, entire families, including grandparents, with little children bundled into pre-ambulators and toddlers running around.  I don't think anyone hires babysitters.

Finally, we were too cold to stay out any longer, so we went back to the albergue and to bed (9:00pm).  By 10:00 the entire dorm was quiet.

Woke up this morning with pretty low energy.  Sharon said she didn't sleep as well as the night before in Tosantos.

After our usual breakfast of cafe con leche, croissant and orange juice,  we headed out of town. 

More later...