After a great stay in Burgos we were ready to move forward. The rest must have worked as it was the first time in a while that our feet were pain free. One of the first interesting sights we came upon was the old gate to Burgos. If you have seen “The Way” , you will recognize this landmark that is next to the University of Burgos.

A little further down the way it appeared that the vapor trails we’re making the Camino clamshell. As I was snapping the picture s passerby said “it means the end of COVID “. I sure hope he is correct

We made it to Tardajos for a mid morning snack. Walking through the town you could tell there was a pride not on display in some of the other small towns.

We continued on toward the top of the plateau

For a brief period we were in the flats, reminiscent of the panhandle of Texas.

But after only a short time on the plateau, we started to descend on our destination of Hornillos del Camino.

The next morning the landscape was hidden by a light fog.

Once it had lifted a vast landscape was revealed

After 6 1/2 miles the town on Hontanas appeared. I was thinking it was one of the most striking until I came to the gateway on San Anton a few miles later.

Only two kilometers more and we could finally rest in Castrojeriz

The milestone for the day was passing the 200 mile mark after a total of 20 days. Two days after our rest in Burgos our feet are once again tender and achy. But the Camino calls.