Day 38-Burgos to Formister. 62 miles

A heavy day yesterday with a diversion over 2 large hills to avoid the main road, but very beautiful and snow was only just above me. Burgos also remains high at 856 metres. Looked around the city this morning: a cathedral, castle, plazas with cafes (mainly shut), heaps of stacked chairs, shoe shops and for some reason, numerous lingerie shops. Also, lots of traffic. Made my way out along a mini version of a river with ducks on  into a very beautiful high open plateau-like countryside; very little traffic, so a real treat for cycling. Staying at a refugee en route. Now I must explain that all the walkers on this route seem to spend their evenings " doing their  washing", but shame on me, I have been wearing the same old clothes. However, the rough stone outdoor sinks appealed to me so I have washed my cycle shorts, t-shirt and undies- I knew you just had to know that! I will also add that I have already had my fill of churches. I visted one yesterday because my guidebook stated that their were hens and chickens in it, but I was disappointed to find that they were just carvings and not real at all.