Exploring Burgos

The first thing we did when we left the albergue was get breakfast in the cafe opposite.  We chatted with some of the people we had met, who were continuing on, and then went down to the hotel.  Our room was already available, so we dropped off the backpacks and headed for the bus station.  Jonathan worked out the automatic ticket machine while I waited in line.  He was faster, and we soon had our tickets booked and seats selected for Friday.

We were then going to visit the Cartuja de Miraflores, but decided to do the Cathedral instead. It is one of the most beautiful buildings, both inside and out.  The small entry fee included the audio guide, which was fascinating.  The history of the Cathedral is closely linked to the monarchs of Castilla y Leon, and also had the tomb of El Cid.  Some of the architecture and artwork are breathtaking and we were amazed by it.  We spent a long time just looking and listening.

After a late lunch and a siesta we decided to visit one of the other churches, only to find that it was shut, so we went up to the castle instead.  The castle has a long history which was fascinating to read.  It also gives a splendid view out over Burgos and we were really glad we had gone up there.  

Dinner that night was a 10 euro pilgrim menu, we all chose the soap castellana, and then each had a different main dish - I had the trout, which was delicious - and then homemade flan or rice pudding, all washed down with wine or water, and bread, included in the price.  A walk back through the old town to the hotel settled our dinner, and we were soon  asleep.

Pictures of the cathedral