The Camino Frances

The Camino Frances

Monday, May 5, 2014

Ranting: those snoring broncadors!

Day 13, San Juan de Ortega to Burgos, 27 km

The bare facts: As I will explain, we got an early start - on the road by 6:24, in time to see Mars and Jupiter in the dark sky, then watch the lightening and the sun come up over our shoulders. The cuckoo was calling - was that a comment on the night we had, or a blessing for the day? In the next field were 4 horses, nickering at us. It was a wonderful start to the day. But the 3 hour approach into Burgos is tough. Past the airport fence, and along an ugly highway, past the industrial area, and then a struggle to find the Cathedral and the municipal albergue, which is great - clean, new, bright, and though I have an upper bunk, it is not too high. But the high point of Burgos is the cathedral.



I´ll be heading out shortly to see it.

Meanwhile, those snorers. They are always present in a room, unless there are only 2 of you and you both don´t snore. Last night there were many. One guy had barricaded his bed with extra mattresses. Why? I think to muffle the sound of the freight train emmanating from his mouth. Then there was the call and response from the couple down the line. There were also the barkers, the grunters, the coughers, the chokers, the throat clearers and the slow steady chuggers. Then those that talk in their sleep. I sleep though most of it, but had had enough at 5;45, so we headed out. Lets hope they are sleeping elsewhere tonight. I  can do without the cacaphony!

Buen Camino
Darlene

7 comments:

  1. Natalie and I read your blog whilst on the streetcar on the way to MECC. It brings back some wonderful memories. You sound like you have really found the rhythm of the Camino. You can now get ready to sing " The rain in Spain" not because of the rain but because of the beautiful Masata you will soon be walking on. One can really get lost in one's thoughts during this part of the Camino.

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    1. The meseta is here with all it´s beauty and challenges.

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  2. I will be looking for your Burgos Quiz answers in your next blog update.

    Pop Quiz for Castrogeriz: Is the castle on A: a mountain, B: a hill. C: on the same level as the old flat plain?

    Snorers, nobody told me there would be snorers and is it true, that there is a greater proportion of snorers on pilgrimage than represented in the population at large?

    Trivia question: Fromista, what does the stamp from the Church look like?

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    1. Castrojerez castle is on a hill. Nothing like the hill we climbed, just to come down again! Who designed this walk!

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  3. You just reminded me of one of the main reasons I opted for a hotel every 3-4 days :). I took a couple of varieties of ear plugs and neither blocked the sound. It's a curse to be a light sleeper on the Camino! One would think exhaustion would have kept me sound asleep through the first "unzipping" of a sleeping bag in the morning. Enjoy your day. xoxo....j

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  4. Hi mom,
    We are reading your trip - keeping up with your pace, and loving imagining you in the romantic country side and the beautiful old buildings. Have you been drinking any red wine? Found any other camino specialties on the menu other than fish and cafe con leche?
    We miss you
    Love Arlo, Meghan, Cy and Lola

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    1. Red wine for dinner every night, and the paella was spectacular last night. And always, cheese in my backpack. Love to you all

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