Elevation climbed, 150 meters, 450 feet.
This morning, as I left my albuergue, which was wonderful, El Pajar, the sun was shining brightly. The walk was on a country road and then changed to an extremely rocky climb through a hilly pass, back to a country road, and the on the side of a road for many kilometers. The change in the terrain was amazing. From the rocks to the city of Burgos. When I got to the outskirts of burgos, it started to rain AGAIN!! and I came upon a group of pilgrims my age, catching a bus through the city. The city concrete is boring, no meditation going on there, and also hard on the knees.
My feet are doing better, and I am feeling fine, but I am going to take. Rest day here in Burgos. A pilgrim that I met and is on Facebook, is staying here. The hotel is called La Puebla, and I was. To able to get a 1 person room, so I'm paying 50 euros for a 2 person room. Still not bad considering I've been only usually spending about 8 to 10 euros per night. My average spend per day is about 25 euros per day, so not bad for this long trip.
I went over to see the beautiful cathedral here, and it is gorgeous. Attached are some pictures of it. I will be going to mass at 7:30 tonight. Tomorrow, I am going to take a tour.
Today on the iPad, I listened to some Joel Osteeen podcasts and some music I have downloaded. It makes the walking easier somehow, with the brain diversion.
I was feeling homesick yesterday, but since the weather is improving, I felt better today.
I am so fortunate to have this iPad technology, John and I have been talking by FaceTime each day.
So here are some pix of my albuergue last night, the walk today, and the burgos cathedral.
Also, I passed a town called Altapuerca, this is where the earliest human remains ever discovered were found. The book says over 900,000years old!! Wowser is all I gotta say... I can't say that I walked back the 2 km to see the original cave,,, sorry.
Also the statue in the pic is El CID.
Joni,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your journey with us! I am living vicariously through you! I admire your adventurous spirit and tenacity to complete it! You are truly an inspiration! Be safe, stay healthy and God speed!
Wendy Grundmann
Thanks Wendy. This has been a real adventure and a true pilgrimage for me. It is physically hard every single day. The realization of why I continue each day still is beyond me. I have been spending a lot of time in meditation and prayer, and that is so wonderful. My body has been truly pushed to its limits almost every day.
ReplyDeleteDr. Esser-
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say hello and tell you I'm enjoying reading all of your posts. The trek you are on is an amazing one. I'm in Edinburgh Scotland today and thought of you. Our tour guide was taking a picture in the sun (because sunny days here are rare) and he was sending it to his friend in Spain who was having rainy weather. I immediately thought if you and your trek. I will be praying for you during your trip.
Ryan L
"Don't give up keep going", "God Bless you and send you the power to keep going"! "Love you Joni"! Your Cousin Trisha
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