We had a massive lie in for us until 8am, and then went and picked up some supplies and bike bits that we needed.
This meant that we did not leave Burgos until 11am, however our bodies were thankful that because of yeterday we only had 50km to do. Leaving Burgos we stopped for the customary stretch of Sarah's legs, and got on with the days task.
This was in the form of a 6km climb and a 4km one with various shorter ones in between into the same headwind we finished with yesterday. We had no luck finding a lunch spot during the first part of the day, however when we rejoined the main pilgrim route, we found a beautiful village with all the food we needed. I have been dreaming of a pizza for three days so finding a bar that served them was a welcome sight.
After the late lunch we only had 8km to do, so pootled on down to the village via a ruined monastary.
I have seen more developed villages in Africa, however the welcome was warm and for today the Pilgrim Peleton has done enough, its time for a rest, food, beer, and wine (maybe not in that order). We are now 500km from santiago, just have to keep turning those pedals.
Sarah is currently 4-2 up in the post box game after i got 'nil point' today so I am going to have to get my act together or push her off her bike.
Quote from James for the day:
"Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position."
Well there is nothing quite so humbling as looking at some beautiful ruins and being pooped on by a pigeon is there. Bloody birds.
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