We spent last night in Atapuerca. The prehistoric caves of Atapuerca have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. Fossils were discovered here during the laying of a railway line and excavation of the site began in 1964. Since then some fossils have been dated back to 800,000 years ago. This makes the site the oldest discovery of human settlement in Europe.

After leaving Atapuerca the trail was along a hard rock and boulder path. For over 2 kilometres it followed the old wire fence line of a military zone. In the breaking morning light we came to the high point and The Cruz de Matagrande.

We travelled through several old towns and past many fields of sunflowers. In a small church in the town of Cardeñuela Riopico a one of a kind alter.

As we entered the town/suburb Villafría to our left below the bridge a large railway station with freight trains and shipping containers stacked high. To our right the old town could be seen with its church and unusual five bells. This was the last we saw of any township. We walked on pavement through industrial and commercial areas. For over ten kilometres it was a continuous and monotonous walk with no break for our feet

Even once we had entered the city of Burgos it was still over an hours walk before we came to the old part of town. The signs were scarce and sometimes a little confusing but once again with the help of locals we were pointed in the right direction. Finally near our destination we looked up to see Burgos Cathedral. I had forgotten just how majestic it was.

A few pic of Burgos.

It was Sad Dave tonight as we said farewell to our friends of the last few days. Many glasses of vino tinto and many meals later and it was time for farewell. Tomorrow they would be moving onto Belorado a 30 k journey while we would only be doing our 21 k to arrive at Hornillos del Camino.