May 12, 2016 my 11th day on the Camino took me from Belorado to Burgos by Bus and then on foot to Rabe de las Calzadas where I stayed at Albergue Liberanos. Upon waking in Belorado I was confronted by rain and I had read that the journey into Burgos would be flat, along the highway, and could be boring. In fact my guide suggested that if there ever was a section to skip this would be the one. Since I hadn't had a rest day and didn't fancey crossing and recrossing a super Highway in the rain. I "hopped on a bus Gus" and for less than 4 euros was transported in dry comfort to Burgos. Once there seeing a Tabac store across the street from the bus station I scored a MonteCristo #2 and went to see the city. I didn't stay long as it was very crowded and after seeing the Cathedral I made my way to the edge of town and beyond. I didn't stop until I made the Albergue: http://www.liberanosdomine.com

Once again I've attached a video of the section I traveled on foot: https://youtu.be/jJ7OZ4SYmNQ

Following are my photos:

May 11, 2016 my 10th day on the Camino was a beautiful day walking alone and in solitude with a couple of brief encounters with fellow Pilgrims and took me from Santa Domingo de la Calzada to Belorado where I stayed at Pension Caminante:
http://pensionelcaminante.com

I arrived late and was happy with a lower bunk. The Albergue had a washing machine and a dryer so I was able to wash all my clothes. A big treat after 10 days with three outfits I was ready for clean clothes.

Once again I've included two videos of this portion of the Camino:
https://youtu.be/hlVs4ry-nk4
https://youtu.be/JLKouHKh3HQ?list=PL5R4jSSg01Xbb2TSO7SIG9z5CKvIa0Est


and my own photos:

May 10, 2016 my 9th day on the Camino took me from Najera to Santo Domingo de la Calzada where I stayed at the Albergue Cofradia del Santo:
http://www.alberguecofradiadelsanto.com

After I settled in and accepted Rod & Lee's invitation to join them and their wives,
Jean and Peggy for dinner in their rented appartment, I went out to explore the town and found myself in the middle of the town's annual festival.
https://lariojaturismo.com/en/community/larioja/resource/el-santo-festival-santo-domingo-de-la-calzada/4f88306f-7783-4831-aa5b-013074636f64
and:
https://youtu.be/eW2OGHcmNBA


Once again I include two videos of this part of the Camino:
https://youtu.be/y8_pXYSFecM
https://youtu.be/0qWfUxN7H9g?list=PL5R4jSSg01Xbb2TSO7SIG9z5CKvIa0Est

and below are my photos:

May 9, 2016 my 8th day on the Camino took me from Logrono to Najera. I met Rod and Lee as we were leaving Logrono and we stayed that night at the Municipal Albergue, one of the largest with 90 beds in one room.

http://www.gronze.com/rioja/najera/albergue-peregrinos-najera

That evening we had a very nice dinner at a nearby bar and Carol joined us.

here are two videos of todays journey:
https://youtu.be/sO95SyA4Gb8
https://youtu.be/3T_fZbj4gVQ?list=PL5R4jSSg01Xbb2TSO7SIG9z5CKvIa0Est



These are my photos:

May 8, 2016 day 7 of my Camino takes me from Los Arcos to Logrono. Today is my younger brother James birthday and I reflected on the fact that I am following the route of Saint James. I arrived in Logrono late and very tired only to find the Albergues along the route to be "Completo" or full. As I was about to walk out of the far side of the city, I stopped at a small bar and inquired about Hotels in the vacinity. "Right arround the corner", was the answer. 10 Minutes later I was checked in to the NH Collection with a special Pilgrim rate.
http://www.nh-hotels.com/hotel/nh-logrono?campid=8435708&ct=287135537&dclid=CLvOk7_Bl9ACFc0ZHwodtgEB-A

How I appreciated that evening's hot bath and opportunity to empty my backpack and reorganize.

Once again I've attached two videos of this section of the Camino:

https://youtu.be/1XAPsC5rf4Y
https://youtu.be/1UwUn6xbw1M?list=PL5R4jSSg01Xbb2TSO7SIG9z5CKvIa0Est

The following are my photos:

Breakfast in Sansol

A beautiful Horse Chestnut tree in Viana

looking back to Viana

Logrono in the distance

Hope to make Logrono before the rain

Logrono outskirts

unique double Camino signposts