It’s been noted earlier in the blog that necessity is the mother of invention.  Diane choose that motto this morning when it came to her coffee. She took the backpacking stove, a pot of water, and her Starbucks Via outside of the Casa Rural we stayed in, and in short order was very happy!

With coffee flowing through our veins, we were soon on the trail. While crossing over a range of dry hills, we saw these flowers growing up through really compact, rocky soil. You wouldn’t expect such delicate flowers to grow in such harsh soil. Perhaps like the rose in Spanish Harlem.

After a few (10) miles down the road, we found Burgos. Their main cathedral is simply amazing! Here are a couple of photos:

And:

All for now …