Burgos Cathedral and other churches
Burgos Cathedral and other churches in the city are all well worth visiting, and revisiting. They all have something different to offer and you can easily spend many hours in each of them, enjoying the details.
The Camino in Burgos
I wanted to trace the route of the Camino in Burgos because later in the trip we would be following, by car, this famous route across the north of Spain, and more as travellers than pilgrims.
Museums in Burgos
On this visit we decided to visit two remarkable museums in Burgos which we had not previously seen, and both were rewarding in different ways.
The River Parks in Burgos
The river parks in Burgos1 lie on either side of the River Arlanzon which flows through the centre of the city. There are always people walking on the paved ways above the river, and along the river banks. At times … Continued
The Market in Burgos
On Monday, our first full day the town, we set off to the market in Burgos for some fresh provisions. Well, you live and learn, and Mondays are not good days; the fish stalls are all closed and the other … Continued
A Week in Burgos
We arrived for a week in Burgos in a bit of state, so to speak. Like many people we had found the Covid years very difficult; uncertainty, fear, and restrictions on socialising all created tensions and anxieties. Then the medical … Continued
Inside Burgos Cathedral
When you step inside Burgos Cathedral it is dark, but glowing, and as your eyes become accustomed to the low light I defy you not to gasp. The cathedral is covered in decoration, sumptuous, and extravagant.
Burgos Cathedral
Burgos Cathedral is absolutely spectacular and it was just across the narrow road from the AirBnB where we spent a wonderful week. It was good to just sit and look at the building and enjoy its splendour.
Setting off for Spain
We are finally able to have a real holiday and so we are setting off for a delayed return to Spain. The Covid years were tough, with lots of health challenges, but we survived. I even managed to publish a … Continued