Christmas

     Extra day supposedly resting in Burgos. Found a Decathlon sporting good store on Google map. Needed some riding shorts for our bike rides so off we went after breakfast. Distances never seem that far in maps, farther still when you're on foot, farthest even when it is raining the entire time and you don't happen to have an umbrella or rain gear with you. They always tell you that the Camino will provide and not to worry or bring more than you need, maybe we strayed too far off the beaten track searching for a deal. We were drowned rats but got ten euro shorts so we're still happy peregrinos.

     The day was wet and we sat in our room quite a bit. For the first time while on vacation, both Laura and I were homesick. We miss Wallie, our house, our kids, our grandkids, our familia, our bikes, our friends, not in that exact

 order. To make matters worst, I felt I didn't do enough of a workout and decided for the second time to skip dinner. And just like the first time, I spent the whole night regretting it. Note to self, do not skip dinner unless you have backup food or fridge close by.

Having a room with this color doesn't help.

     Next morning, we woke up to a crisp day and not a cloud in the sky. What a perfect day for Christmas. We had breakfast literally next door to the bike shop waiting for it to open. We were giddy as kids wondering what size, color, gearing and panniers we would find when we unwrap our presents.

Excited kids with their new toys.

     Two virtual twin BMC mountain bikes, same color, same size, same gearing, even the exact Bike bell. We were two grownup kids with ear to ear grins who couldn't wait to see what new body part we could abuse next. Of course that didn't take long to find out but you have to stay tuned for the next episode to find out because it is way past bedtime in Castrojeriz.