SHOW ME THE CAMINO

Could almost cry with joy

Just left the hotel from hell. Got a refund at least for the night I cancelled.

Five minute taxi drive and have already met the real people of Spain again.

Walked into little cafe across the road from the albergue I will be staying at tonight and instantly was greeted by a pleasant smiling girl who instantly asked what I wanted. I nearly broke down with emotion, honestly.

Beautiful little cafe, chilled music, very cool, great atmosphere, this has lifted my spirit again. You would love it Ann-Marie.

Will walk up to photograph the Cathedral in a minute – just want to soak this up for a while.

The caballero is playing some cracker music and he has already, with me just being in for five minutes, offered to put his music selection onto my phone.

Will be back in a while, just want to enjoy for a while.

By the way they’re just playing the original Ca pas por moi – well there’s a change!!!!

The cool staff Alvaro and Laura in Café Babia

Burgos Cathedral

Have decided to move on from this place, not good for the soul being away from the rest of the peregrinos.

Am staying here tonight but moving on to an albergue on the Camino where I can stay tomorrow night and have my rucksack taken ahead to the next albergue.

I am hoping, on Monday, to move on to a place called Hornillos del Camino, a mere 21 km walk.

It is fairly level going with just a bit of a climb before descending down into the town.

There are two possible stopping points along the way, one at 10 and the other at 12 km so if my foot is not quite ready I can rest for a while here.

Wish me luck that my toe is up to the punishment.

Buen Camino, the phrase everyone says as they pass you by. I am having a Buen Camino, despite the toe problems and all. I am anxious new to get back out there and just walk.

Hasta mañana mis amigos.

Will hopefully pick up the trail on Monday.

Feeling sorry for myself and even resorted to listening to Ann-Marie reading the news on BBC iPlayer.

She’s got a lovely voice you know.

Just about to listen to her reading the 6:00 o’clock. Sad isn’t it but I love the woman.

Went to cafe bar and had a great 3 course meal for 10 Euro which included a half bottle of beautiful Rioja.

Set of around 7:30 with feet killing me. Arrived in Santo Domingo and had to see doctor. Bad blister between toes. Luckily I had sent my bag on ahead to the village further on – Grañon. Won’t be staying. Moving on the Burgos to hole up there for 2 or 3 days until My foot heals a bit.
And so it goes.