After getting attitude from everyone about choosing Burgos for Carnaval weekend, Nataya and I couldn't be happier with our decision. It is a beautiful city, we stayed in a perfectly located luxurious hotel, and saw and experienced so many amazing things...
Our hotel, Via Gotica, was located directly across the street from the Catedral de Burgos...
... which just happened to be the most spectacular and beautiful cathedral I have ever seen (inside and outside) -and believe me, I have seen quite a few ...
First stop was the Human Evolution Museum. It was 4 stories of nothing but hominids, Darwin, evolutionary theory... basically it was heaven. If it was a man, I'd marry him.
We saw the statue of El Cid.. still not totally sure who he is but he's a big deal apparently.
Carnaval is a big deal in Spain. The closest thing we have in the states is Mardi Gras. And if you think Mardi Gras is weird, or a bit crazy, then you have yet to see the way the Spaniards get down for Carnaval weekend. Flocks of people dress up together in themed costumes. Among the chaos we spotted some Greeks, Romans, pirates, fried eggs, Lego men, Indians, Einsteins, the Jackson 5 (complete with a white-faced MJ), fairies, drag queens, cheerleaders, clowns, soccer players, etc. Parades, parties, food, drink, singing, dancing, bands, debauchery... you name it, and they're doing it. They don't just do it, they've mastered it.
We trekked the whole way up to the Castillo only to find that it was closed. However, a fantastic viewpoint is located directly next to it, and we got to experience the most beautiful view of the city.
Our hotel, Via Gotica, was located directly across the street from the Catedral de Burgos...
... which just happened to be the most spectacular and beautiful cathedral I have ever seen (inside and outside) -and believe me, I have seen quite a few ...
First stop was the Human Evolution Museum. It was 4 stories of nothing but hominids, Darwin, evolutionary theory... basically it was heaven. If it was a man, I'd marry him.
We saw the statue of El Cid.. still not totally sure who he is but he's a big deal apparently.
Carnaval is a big deal in Spain. The closest thing we have in the states is Mardi Gras. And if you think Mardi Gras is weird, or a bit crazy, then you have yet to see the way the Spaniards get down for Carnaval weekend. Flocks of people dress up together in themed costumes. Among the chaos we spotted some Greeks, Romans, pirates, fried eggs, Lego men, Indians, Einsteins, the Jackson 5 (complete with a white-faced MJ), fairies, drag queens, cheerleaders, clowns, soccer players, etc. Parades, parties, food, drink, singing, dancing, bands, debauchery... you name it, and they're doing it. They don't just do it, they've mastered it.
We trekked the whole way up to the Castillo only to find that it was closed. However, a fantastic viewpoint is located directly next to it, and we got to experience the most beautiful view of the city.
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