Day 15 - Burgos - 25km

Passed the 300km mark today! Fitting for the 15th day :)

Left early this morning, but after 1km the Korean guy and I noticed I had left my hat in the refugio. So we went back to get it, and as we re-started our trip, we noticed we'd taken the wrong way before and actually needed to take a turn somewhere. Is that karma or what?!?

Approaching the next big city - Burgos - the actual Camino would have taken us through industrial areas, an airport, modern housing areas and along freeways. But someone recommended a little detour, which is somewhat semi-official and directions are mostly indicated there as well. The detour took us through forests and parks, way better!

Like yesterday, the weather wasn't too bad. Cloudy and a little breeze. Somewhere along the way I lost the Korean guy, but met up with two Dutch ladies I met earlier. Had a nice time walking with them.

So, currently in Burgos. There's a festival on here that goes on for days, the Fiesta de San Pedro. Lots of music and activities everywhere. I can't really see any of it though, as my heels are hurting like a [...], so I'm hanging out in our hostel instead. This is a really big hostel: Five floors, an elevator, and huge dormitories. Already lost my way here once :)

Attended a church service tonight, and bought an umbrella to protect myself against the sun. It may look ridiculous but I don't care: It's a necessity in these parts. Even the Spanish are complaining - this is hot even to their standards. I had dinner with the Spanish guy I met yesterday, and we discussed lots of stuff, including why several Spanish regions desire independence. Very interesting.

I think I'll stick around Burgos tomorrow and have a look around town. I could use a break.