To Burgos 2006v through 2015 - Various trips

2006

In 2006, once we reached the outskirts of the city, 

the walk into Burgos was through 

a heavy industrial area where they were doing a lot

of earthmoving and dumping.

The first night we stayed in 
Casa de Peregrinos Emaus.

It was clean and comfortable

and the people there were very kind.

There were hours of silence,

shared meal, and Christian prayer.

The second night, we walked to the municipal 

which was in a park, Albergue El Parral.

It had 96 places and 15 tables outside.

There was no kitchen

and it was really not a very good experience.

The beds were crammed close together 

and it was very noisy.
(This albergue no longer exists in 2019)

We spent almost 8 hours 
visiting the Cathedral that year.

As you can see, it wasn't very busy.

I think there were may 10 people inside.

Outside, they were cleaning up the facade.

The beautiful ceiling

El Cid and his wife Jimena

Some say this is Mary Magdalene with HER child

Chairs in the choir

Lots of vegetative motifs in these Cathedrals. 

Peregrino

2012 Spring

In 2012, we took our Spring group of pilgrims 
to Burgos via Autobus.

We had to leave quite early in the morning 
to make the connection.

Waiting for the bus. Teresa looks sleepy.

Once we arrived and got everyone 

checked into their rooms,

I took a walk for about a kilometer

to a park, right on the outskirts of town,

where a huge fiesta was in full swing.

The people were packed in tight

and the cottonwood trees were dropping so much fuzz

it was difficult to breathe.

But it was fun,

walking around and trying the food.

Yes, they are orejas, pig's ears. 
No, I didn't like them!

Just a note, the choo-choo train ride is worth the cost.

The wee train takes you all around the city

to see things you might otherwise miss.

Joe and I had a quiet dinner in a local bar.

2012 AUTUMN

The Autumn trip was nice,

but as you can see, it was much drier.

Between Logroño and Burgos

Beautiful Burgos

The statues in Burgos are so cool!  
Here's Joe between a fife and drum!

More statues.

The Museum of Evolution here 
is a World Class Museum and worth seeing.

Joe drinking at the Lion Fountain

This is a typical hotel bathroom. Love the tiny tubs!

2013 - Summer

In 2013, I walked alone and I spent 2 days in Burgos. 

I have so many photos of the Cathedral,

I will make separate blogs with those photos.

But here are a few of the museum and of Burgos.

Once again, I was there during a fiesta

and los gigantes were out and about.

It was fun watching the children watch the gigantes!

Looking at Burgos from the Museum steps

2014 Spring/Summer

In 2014, I decided to visit the Museu de Burgos,

which is worth seeing, 

and pretty much unknown

in the Camino community.

Hours are: 

Winter (October to June) : 

Tuesday to Saturday: 10 to 14 and from 16 to 19 hours 

Sunday / Holiday: 10 to 14 hours 

Summer (July to September) : 

Tuesday to Saturday: 10 to 14 and from 17 to 20 hours 

Sunday / Holiday: 10 to 14 hours 

Closed: Mondays, Sunday afternoons and holidays

The museu is on Calle Miranda 13, 

near the bus station.

Admission with my Credential was 
between €2 and €3. 

Here are a few photos.

Statue of Chestnut Woman

In the back you can see the mosaic floor from a Roman Villa

That year we stayed in the very frilly hotel,

Fernan Gonzales.

It was clean, and fun,

and the location was excellent.

It was a little run down, 

and I doubt we'll stay there again,

but I'm glad we tried it.

Policeman statue

2015 - Joe's Group

Joe and his group enjoyed Burgos, 
but took no photos.

Nothing really had changed.

They stayed in the Londres y Norte Hotel

Los Gigantios

2018 - Spring

Well I’m still sick as hell, but the girls are having a great time. We had a long bus ride into Burgos today. Are usually get an express bus but didn’t want to leave at five in the morning, and that was a big mistake. The ride took much longer than expected. But we’re here now and I’m in bed again and everybody is gone their separate ways.

Following are some of the fantastic photos that Theresa, Diana, and Jennifer have taken. I don’t think I have any from Karin and Jo but if I do let me know and I’ll mention you.

I actually took this one.
There was a wedding or some festival happening, not sure which,
but it was beautiful!

Take your time in Burgos. 

Take two or three days if you can.

Spend all day in the Cathedral.

Spend another day seeing Atapuerca and the Museum of Evolution.

Spend a third day seeing the Burgos Museum

and just walking around looking at the street sculpture.

It's a wonderful city!

Buen Camino!

Annie