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We had the pilgrim breakfast from the restaurant outside the municipal Albergue in Burgos with Julia and Sue. I went to the barbershop and got my hair cut down to the wood and then we said goodbye to Sue and Julia which was emotional. We walked out of Burgos and they flew home - I’m sure to return and finish another time.
The weather had turned overcast so we made good time on to the meseta. The wind picked up and it got quite chilly. The scenery has changed and we are ready for the path ahead.
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Camino 2019 - The Spanish Chapter - Day 16 - Hornillos del Camino to Castrojeriz
Breakfast at the Albergue was nothing to write home about. We set out on an overcast and windy morning. We past San Bol which looked like a shed and on to Hontanas. We took refreshments at the first Albergue and then continued to San Antón. The ruins on the hill marked Castrojeriz and we stopped at Albergue Ultrea.
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Leaving Burgos we entered the Meseta which is the vast open tableland of Spain situated at ~1000m. The temperatures here can drop very rapidly and if you aren't prepared can be dangerous. However, edging ever closer to the halfway point, we were very well equipped mentally and physically.
Actually departing the city was once again proving difficult. Like we struggled in Pamplona we managed to lose the trail and had to be redirected by the locals who would kindly shout and point from their vehicles as they drove past with smiles on their faces. We were walking with Michael the American lad when we left and finally we reached the outskirts of the city and began passing through small villages.
One of the villages we passed through had a small chapel and we went inside. There was a lovely little old lady tucked away in the corner and she was giving blessings. We whipped out our camino passports and she gladly stamped away. Then, akin to an Olympic Medal Ceremony, we bowed our heads as she gave us a simple handmade necklace all the while uttering prayers into the ether for our journey to be well taken and protected. She then took our forehead and grasped tightly with her sweet, frail hands and squeezed the Jesus into us. We felt very moved.
The path turned continuously less eventful. The colour of the land is a soft mousey brown. The fields have been harvested and are screaming for water. The foothills are slow and rolling and pose nothing more than a slight incline or decline for our tested bodies. We ease through this section until we find a long deep valley before us. This is the final little stretch taking us to our destination, Hornillos del Camino. We proceed down the hill.
At the bottom we meet a lady on a bike who hands us all some grapes and tells us all about a wonderful little Irish bar and restaurant she runs at the end of town called the Green Tree. She says there's daily yoga at 3pm and dinner and live music later on. Sounds like a plan! We move through the small town until we find our chosen albergue, this time the Municipal near the Chapel.
The Chapel held a special pilgrims mass but we didn't realise the locals service preceded this. We sat through an entire Spanish mass before the locals left and we were left as pilgrims rearranging ourselves towards the front of the church where we received blessings.
Unfortunately we missed out on the yoga but we heard from our friends that went, Emily, Courtney and Michael, that it was something special. The yoga teacher was apparently quite the personality. A transgender person called Catherine from Belgium. Way away with the fairies and thinks that she has been taught her teachings from the highest highs and is here to spread the word. She certainly was interesting. And we confirmed this when we went for dinner because we were sat at her table. What a character!
The entertainment was kicked off by a local Spanish woman, Marie-Cruz, who sung Spanish-guitarra versions of fantastic songs like Piano Man. Then an Irish man took over with his hearty folk music voice and vibes. It was really special night under the lowlight in the Green Tree and we retired to our rooms happy after another set of wonderful experiences on the Camino de Santiago.
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Leaving Hornillos del Camino seemed to be exceptionally cold this morning. Maybe it was the altitude, maybe winter was coming. We weren't sure but we did know we were cold. So cold that we had to invent gloves out of socks!
The walk across the first part of the Meseta was reasonably nice. Flat, consistent and when the sun came up, easy. I pushed on with my headphones in and breezed through 10 kilometres while leaving Charlotte in my dust. I was recording a hyperlapse as well which motivated me to maintain a steady speed.
I soon arrived at the next town and I stopped at the first cafe I saw as I came down into it where I ordered myself a lettuce and tomato bocadillo. It was so crunchy and fresh that I decided to order another. Also an espresso and I got Char a hot choccie. We stocked up on fruit for the day and then carried on.
Another 10 kilometres ahead of us was Castrojeriz. We were about to have many pleasant surprises along the way though. The first was a 14th Century Convent in near-ruins. We went inside and it seemed to be a place you could rest your head and get a hot meal if you needed. We could only imagine the kinds of people and things that went on within these walls. However, we still had a big day ahead so we carried on. Just around the corner was a crazy overweight dude who loved rugby. Once he learned that I was a kiwi he got so excited and congratulated me on the recent win by giving us both a large slice of watermelon. We merrily carried on our walk.
On the horizon we could see Castrojeriz. A sprawling town beneath a hill which had another monastery atop of it. We walked into town quickly in the hopes of finding some food. We were in luck as there was a small supermarket open where we could buy a lovely big avocado, a juicy tomato and a fresh baguette! We settled outside the next bar where I ordered a coke and we used their cutlery and condiments to make a rewarding avocado and tomato open-bocadillo!
Abi had caught up to us by the time we were leaving and we left Castrojeriz together. We had another 10km in front of us and to my surprise, a large hill to climb. It was quite unforgiving on the way up but after the half an hour slog the reward was grand. Looking back at the city and the vast horizons was fantastic. At the top was also a monument and many pilgrims had left graffiti on an info board which had since lost its purpose.
The hill we had just climbed surprised us again when it seemed to flatten off in the distance and we walked along the top for a few kilometres. Then suddenly it dropped away and we had a very steep descent into vast plainlands below. We could see a lush green strip going through the land below and we guessed that would be a river leading to our town.
We went down the hill backwards to take the impact off of our joints and soon were passing the rolling foothills below.
We passed an old chapel and crossed a river and sure enough we followed the river into the town we were heading for. When we entered the town absolutely nothing was going on. The streets were empty, shops were closed and we were less than optimistic. Until we saw a little sign on the street saying vegetarian/vegan options. It was a vegan friendly albergue in Itera de la Vega and we steadily checked in with smiles on our faces. After a quick yoga sesh and some washing we were in the dining room eating our vegan hamburgers, tofu and patatas. After dinner we played cards and went to bed.
Another 30km of the camino under our belts. Another 30km closer to Santiago.
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HISTORY Of CASTLE; Comment from Camino Forum member.
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In the 14th Century, the engagement of Eleanor de Castilla to James of Aragon was arranged when she was 1 year old and he was 12. However, when she reached the age of 17 years old, and while both royal families were preparing the ostentatious wedding celebrations, he broke off the engagement wanting to become a monk and live as a Knight of Templar (I think we all know where this was going... ;) ). The marriage was forced by his Father, but James never consummated it, forcing his Father to give in to his demands. The marriage was annulled. Fortunately for Eleanor, James second brother, Alfonso, became a widower (under suspicious circumstances...) and a king. All was in place and she just went ahead and married Alfonso. They had two sons, Juan and Ferdinando. However, upon his death the heir to the throne became Pedro, Alfonso's firstborn from his first marriage. Eleanor became bitter and obsessed with having one of her sons sitting at the throne. This just lead to conflicts and she was forced to stay away either in Castilla or the castle at Castrojeriz. Distance was never an issue for her ploys. She continued plotting against Pedro, who eventually ordered her murder, carried out by a trusted nephew. Her sons did not fared well either; Pedro went after them as well. Both were found, imprisoned and murdered. Ferdinando actually had the honor to had been killed by the King himself, his half-brother, Pedro. The old man swore that in many quiet nights you can still hear the Queen crying and roaming the ruins looking for her two son's lost souls
This, believe it or not, is a true story.
GAMES OF THRONES have NOTHING on Medieval Spain. ;) You want to write the next medieval epic series; just walk the Camino and have a chat with the locals.
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DAY 15 | Camino de Santiago | Burgos to Hornillos | September - October 2018
DAY 15 on the Camino de Santiago. Today was an interesting day with challenges and gifts. Above all, I had a lot of gratitude today for the opportunity to be here. Someone said to me today, if you want to get a laugh, tell people how far you are going on the Camino. It’s a joke because day to day, you do not know how your body is going to hold up and people are facing new injuries, tendinitis, blisters, knee problems, hip problems and other challenges every day. You don’t know how far you will make it each day, or if you will reach Santiago de Compestella. Therefore, for me, I am grateful for today. Buen Camino.
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A rainy morning walk out of Burgos with a few downpours (one we stayed under a tent of a cafe and one we stood under a tree and another one we just walked through). The landscape is changing again as we enter the Meseta. Castrojeriz tomorrow.
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