Day 13 – Cardenuela Rio Pico – Rabe de las Calzadas

At yesterdays albergue, I met Julia (Italian) and Margaret (her western name) from South Korea. We shared a lovely dinner together. Some days before, Julia found a very small kitten (she named him Iago) wandering on the Camino and it followed her for a couple of km. In the end, Julia fell for the kitten and carried it with her for a number of days and she is now trying to find a way to take it home. She is unable to fly with it and she’s not allowed to take it on a train without a pet passport so she is going to try to get lifts with a car share app all the way back to Italy!

Margaret with Iago

That night in bed, there was a horrible smell in the room. As it was late, I just got into bed and tried to sleep. It was only in the morning when I was checking under the bed that I saw the calling card that Iago had left under the bed! I thought it best to tell Julia before I left, rather than the cleaner or another walker having to deal with it.

Today started with a flat, 14k road and track walk into Burgos. I walked through a very large park all the way into the heart of the city, avoiding all of the commuter traffic, which was great. By the time I reached the beautiful cathedral, I needed a rest, so sat down in the plaza in front of the cathedral, which at that time, was empty of the tourists. It was lovely just to take the time to look at and appreciate the architecture. I wandered through the city appreciating it, but before long, I was through and on my way again.

As I came out of the city, The sun came out at last and I could feel it’s warmth on my back. So on with my sun hat on, I made my way past a large prison, along dusty tracks to Rabe and my new albergue.

Some people have been asking how my boots are fairing since I repaired them in Puente la Reina, last Wednesday. They are still fine! I have walked 206km in them since the repair so I think they might take me all the way to Santiago!

As I have been sitting here outside of the albergue writing my blog, a nun came up to me, very excited, talking in Spanish, and then she rushed off, only to return later with a special stamp for my pilgrim record. So now I have filled my second page!


Comments

  1. Martin23 September 2021 at 20:30

    Weather looks a bit grey. Compare the architecture - rich, ornate, detailed and yet on a huge scale - all made by hand by people in abject poverty vs modern mindless sky scrapers with no personality and largely machine made. That speaks volumes about passion, values and commitment.

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    1. MartinV24 September 2021 at 17:32

      I guess All of the magnificent churches and cathederals did keep a lot of trademen in work and without it they wouldn't have anything. A bit like the HS2 train line!

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  2. Tim23 September 2021 at 22:46

    Just doing another catch up on your blog Martin now that we’re back in the Uk. Will be praying about your blisters and that they heal up. Hope you manage to look a rest day soon. Some lovely pictures in your blog. Tim

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    1. MartinV24 September 2021 at 17:33

      Hi Tim, thankyou for your care. My blisters are hurting less each day - which is such a blessing!

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  3. Unknown24 September 2021 at 11:01

    Morning Martin, I've just 'binged' on your trip from start to finish .. sounds amazing! I would love love love to go on the pilgrim trail. Your pics are fab, they really capture the variety of it all. One day maybe!!

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    1. Unknown24 September 2021 at 11:01

      From Sarah B - not unknown!!

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    2. Unknown24 September 2021 at 11:02

      By finish, I mean up to day 12 of course, you've still got a long way to go!

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    3. MartinV24 September 2021 at 17:28

      Hi Sarah, I'm glad you are enjoying the ride! And yes you should walk the Camino - when you have less ties ;-)
      Buen Camino

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