Stage 13: Atapuerca to Burgos (21 km - 24 degrees)

I truly found my final resting spot in Atapuerca with my beloved poppies. I am sure I have over 100 photos of poppies on my phone!
Today's journey was a kilometre and a half up, marked by a cross at the top, then a short plateau where we could spot our end destination (Burgos) on the distance, some 16 kilometres away. We passed several unique stone structures and marked our 300 km milestone--just 500 left to go!

500 km to go!

We are meeting some real pilgrims of life along the way. Today I met a young girl who has chosen to walk in fairly flimsy sandals and to be mute for two weeks. She would mouth responses to my questions and even managed to ask questions without using verbal language. I have included a photo of some discarded boots which are seen daily, however this weary pilgrim at least chose a spot where poppies beautify them! The last 6 or so km into Burgos was along a river not unlike my Massawippi. It was a well used trail by  locals for walking, jogging, biking, swimming and fishing. You can see that the young artists are active here also.

Arrival in Burgos was breathtaking! I think that this is the most beautiful city in my travelling log. I can't wait to explore more of what it has to offer on our rest day tomorrow.
We have once again arrived in a city in the midst of a fiesta--this one being the fiesta patronales San Pedro y San Pablo. The 'Giants' joined us in the square as we were eating our lunch. Jim and Laurel had previously seen them in Pamplona but for a first timer they are pretty impressive! Stay tuned for tomorrow's blog to really see the beauty of Burgos!