{"id":1122,"date":"2025-10-07T13:53:29","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T13:53:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/makena.org\/?p=1122"},"modified":"2025-10-11T10:40:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T10:40:00","slug":"6-october-atapuerca-to-burgos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/makena.org\/?p=1122","title":{"rendered":"6 October Atapuerca to Burgos"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our coldest day yet on earth the Camino! On the road just before sun up and greeted by fog, cold and multiple cold and lonely travelers accompanying us on the trail.<\/p>\n

The wind blew enhancing the chill already provided by the low temperatures and the dampness. Brenda with knit ski cap and gloves and me with four layers of thermal shirts to keep me warm.<\/p>\n

Today there was time to get used to the trail; from the very start it was an uphill climb and the first 2+ miles was over what seemed to be razor-sharp rocks .<\/p>\n

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It was three hours or so before we finally could stop someplace to get a hot cup of coffee and shake off some of the chill.<\/p>\n

as we left the small caf\u00e9, the sky began to clear and we he sun brought some degree of warmth. finally bringing the feeling back to our fingers!<\/p>\n

As we walked, we discussed the options for the days hike.<\/p>\n

Estrella, our hostess from last night highly recommended an alternate path which would take us off the Camino and through a wooded path rather than the standard route which led through an industrial area.
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There was some confusion between us as to understanding at what point we would get off the standard trail if we decided to take the alternate route.<\/p>\n

About 5 miles along the trail as we rounded a curve and crossed a small river, we saw a whole group of pilgrims going down a side path. We stopped and checked our GPS, once again discussing the options, and decided to take a chance2 on the alternate trail; we\u2019re very glad we did!<\/p>\n

The recommended route, the official route, goes through heavily industrialized areas with lots of factories and commercial noise, and very little else to see except miles and miles of asphalt road.<\/p>\n

The alternative route, (alternatively :-), took us through miles of forest and villages, which by now I\u2019m sure you understand is much more to our liking.<\/p>\n

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The bridge to the alternate route<\/p><\/div>\n

there was some great graffiti that Brenda could add to our collection. A great example of which is this wall art on the side of the bakery, which describes in details the process of making bread from field to market!<\/p>\n

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ARRIVING IN BURGOS<\/p>\n

A large city with an abundance of beautiful architecture, and well documented history greeted us upon our arrival.<\/p>\n

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Arrived in Burgos with seven open blisters on my feet and a reservation at the Marriott for a couple of days of touring and relaxation<\/p><\/div>\n

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The main road entering Burgos<\/p><\/div>\n

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A beautiful bouquet that Brenda was convinced was planted to greet us as we entered Burgos<\/p><\/div>\n

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A monument to the \u201cMuseum of Human Evolution\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n

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Entering the city proper<\/p><\/div>\n

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THINGS OF BEAUTY<\/p>\n

Some might say that that the high lights of Burgos are the awe inspiring examples of architecture found in the many buildings which have maintained their beauty and integrity for centuries. Others will simply say \u201cvisit any of the famous churches and cathedrals\u201d or the \u201c museum of human evolution\u201d; all of which are important and testaments to the great historical significance of the region. \u00a0BUT let\u2019s not forget the historical significance of another source of inspiration found in the region; vino!<\/p>\n

introduced to the region by Phoenician\u2019s over 3,000 years ago the Tempranillo grape has made an impact on wine cultivation and development for over 30 centuries!<\/p>\n

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The Tempranillo Grape of Burgos<\/p><\/div>\n

During the Middle Ages, Cistercian monks were crucial to its proliferation and development, establishing vineyards and wineries for liturgical and commercial use. They also refined viticultural practices that continue to influence winemaking.
\nIn the late 1800\u2019s, phylloxera \u00a0devastated French vineyards and wine makers fled to Spain bringing their cultivation and wine making techniques with them; bringing an already well established industry to a whole new level and establishing the \u00a0Tempranillo grape and the Rioja region to worldwide acclaim<\/p>\n

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okay and then there is the history and culture(other reasons we decided to spend an extra day in the region).<\/p>\n

The Burgos Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site\u00a0https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/list\/316<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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it\u2019s a truly remarkable and beautiful city and anyone who\u2019s in the area should take advantage of a tour of the cathedrals, art and architecture.<\/div>\n
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Oh, while you\u2019re there, try the wine<\/div>\n
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Buen Camino<\/div>\n
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