We left San Anton Abad in the cold about 10 A.M. Staying in hotels means we do not have to leave early as we do when we stay in albergues. It was an immediate 6% uphill 7 km ride on narrow shoulders and lots of truck traffic…not ideal. I pushed the bike for half the climb. But what a ride downhill! If biking were always that easy.
We arrived in Burgos early and stayed at the municipal albergue. After lunch we visited the Cathedral, only to find out afterward that we could have seen it for only 2.5 E had we shown our credentials. Inside the church was cold and we left after 1.5 hrs to warm up. It was freezing when we left the next day: 32 F.
Since we are following the road instead of the Camino that walkers take, we see different towns and sites, such as this stature of a pilgrim.
The ride today was great. The weather improved during the day and we bike mostly downhill and in the sun. As we tell Michel, a fellow cyclist, we are having fun in the sun.
We biked about 40 miles to Boadilla to stay at an albergue that I had noted on my previous Camino as an oasis, En el Camino. Wonderful folks, good food, and swimming pool, though it is too cold to use.
Yesterday I fell and sprained my wrist. This morning, the owner of the albergue drove me to the clinic where the doctor determined it was not broken and all I needed to do was us ibuprofen, ice, and a brace. Better yet, she said I could bike tomorrow. So we are staying another day, resting and enjoying the sun.
Note the storks on the building. From the albergue, we can hear them clacking the beaks.
So lovely to enjoy your travels with you and Dennis. I never cease to be amazed at what you two are doing. Be well.
Thanks Sonia.
Nice photo of you and Dennis!
The one thing I missed seeing were the storks, walking in Fall. I saw the empty nests, so many everywhere. I applaud you and Dennis for hanging in there. I think you have had a bowl full of surprises. WIshing you speedy magical camino energy healing on your wrist. Ultreia
Ingrid
Ingrid, Not only did you miss the storks in the fall, but the green of the Meseta, the cold, the rain, the snow. Our autumn Camino was much more pleasant than our spring one.
Also stayed at that albergue. Great owner!
hi jane and dennis-
well there aren’t that many albergues with swimming pools. i think when i was there -in boadilla – i soaked my feet for half an hour in the pool. i liked this hostel so much i took a photo of the hospilatero.
too bad you felll jane / take it easy.
Yes, Phil, this is the albergue you stayed at. I recall seeing you there, but we went further. Since you raved about it, we made sure to stay the. The hospitaleros were most gracious, taking me to the doctor and letting me stay and extra day.
Glad the wrist thing wasn’t a biggie. Great pictures. Your trip sounds like so much fun. Glad you hit some sunny weather.
Judy, Thanks for your concern…I road 70 km (42 mi) with my hand today. It got swollen, but was better after icing it. Feel luck.
Board ills with Eduardo and family was one of my favorite stay. Hope the wrist heals quickly.
Thanks Sue. Edwardo and his family treated us very well. I was most thankful for the day of rest. Too bad it was so cool…hard to sit in the courtyard.