Almost immediately after leaving Atapuerca, there’s a fairly steep mountain ascent over and through sheep pastures. The sheep in the area don’t look like any I’ve seen before. They have long white hair with black faces and they are quite large. (see photo below). The area looked different than what we’d walked through previously. It looked how I picture a lot of bliblical areas, like the Garden of Gethsemane.

We walked through wheet fields and farms until we arrived at the outskirts of Burgos. Then through miles of industrial areas, passing a gigantic Bridgestone tire factory, warehouses,  factories, car repair and dealers, etc. Mile after mile until reaching areas with large high-rise apartment buildings that looked like they were built in 1970’s.

We then, finally, reached the city center of Burgos, an amazingly beautiful city with so much to offer. The large catheral in Burgos is spectacular and one of the largest and best I’ve ever seen. I spent 2 hours wandering theough the cathedral, which included at least 6 giant chapels. Built in the 13th century, around 1232, the style is Gothic. The interior is light, bright and colorful. I was one of only a few people touring the cathedral, so it was wonderful having the place nearly to myself. The hero of Burgos, El Cid, has his tomb in the cathedral, another stunning tomb, worthy of it’s own massive chapel was the tomb of the Constibles of Castille.

After touring the cathedral I met Bob aka Paul for drinks and dinner. This would be our final night on the same schedule plan and it is unlikely we’ll see him, or any of the other pilgrims we’ve met previously

Leaving Atapuerca, in the distance

Sheep of Atapuerca Spain

The areas above Atapuerca look biblical

Biblical looking area above Atapuerca

Sign at the summit of the mountain pass from Atapuerca

Modern high-rise apartments in Burgos

I’ve never been more happy to see a McDonald’s, in Burgos

Walking as pilgrims through Burgos

Medieval church near our hotel in Burgos

Entrance to Cathedral of Burgos

Tomb of El Cid, Burgos Cathedral

One of many chapels in Burgos Cathedral

One of many chapels in Burgos Cathedral

Inside Burgos Cathedral

The tomb of the Constibles with their own massive chapel

The tomb of the Constibles, Burgos

Ceiling of carved wood in Burgos Cathedral

Tombs of important people, Burgos Cathedral

Inside Burgos Cathedral

Strike a pose Christian art in Burgos Cathedral

Burgos Cathedral

Entrance to the square of Burgos Cathedral

Restaurant with Bob aka Paul