So far, being a peregrino is very easy. All we have to do is settle in, nap, stroll around, eat well and go back to sleep. This is the optimum cure for jet lag!
Burgos is a picture perfect town with a river, a university, a magnificent Gothic church and great food and wine. The local cheese is delicious but we neglected the morcilla which is a Burgos specialty- blood sausage.
Peregrinos were invited to the evening mass which included a very traditional confirmation service for about 20 young people.
We're no longer very special. Pilgrims easily stand out: the shoes , the packs, the zip off pants- international costume.
We found the albergue and got our official pilgrim passports that will be stamped at each town along the way.
Note the photo of the 93 year old woman we met on the paseo who shared her life's story with us. So far, being American is a plus.
Tomorrow will be our first day on the camino.
Time for some more sleep de los angelitos. .
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