Camino Francés Day 15: Burgos - Hontanas

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Sep 20

Written By Anne

We left Burgos just before 7 a.m. Expecting a long walk but with few hills, we didn’t think it would be too difficult. The route was mostly open dirt roads through farmland with little shade.

Midway, we stopped at a small church outside Rabé de Las Calzadas, where a nun gave us her blessing and a small necklace. The last stretch felt endless—Hontanas sits lower, so we couldn’t see it as we approached, making the walk feel even longer. We were relieved when we finally started descending into town.

After checking into our albergue, we skipped their dinner, assuming we could eat at a restaurant. Unfortunately, without a reservation, we couldn’t get a table anywhere. Locals suggested a small bar at another albergue, where we managed to get apples, tortillas, and drinks. It wasn’t much, but after the struggle, it felt like a feast!