11.3 miles on another gorgeous day for a walk. This time the trail takes a steep up for a 650' elevation gain to get over the big hills. The walk is through oak and pine woodlands to the tiny village of San Juan de Ortega, where after 8 miles it is time for a rest. The Romanesque church is much larger and more ornate than you would expect for being in such an out of the way place and small population. This is a popular end point for the day, however it only has an albergue which will house 70 pilgrims, a 5 room guest house, and very small bar. I was much happier last night with a little more civilization. Today I would have preferred to go further, but Burgos is too far, and accommodations in the villages inbetween are iffy.
Atapuerca is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, due to the discover of 900,000 year old Hominoid bones in the caves in the area. It appears that Homo Antecessor lived concurrently with Heidleberg Man and the Neandertals, and many modern Europeans are descendants.
All continues to go well.
I am loving all the pictures you post. Thank you!!!!!! :-)
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