7 April - Another Day in Burgos

I've been in Burgos now for four days. My foot is looking better. Botond and Ildiko will arrive in Bugos tomorrow night. I hope to walk with them on Tuesday.

Today I went to the Cathedral de Santa Maria, a World Heritage Site. The cathedral was built in the 13th century. El Cid is buried in the cathedral. The cathedral is an extraordinary example of Gothic opulence. There is so much gold, silver, marble, and alabaster- it boggles the imagination. I found it astounding that a people could invest so much money in a church. I can see why Puritans objected to statues as idolatrous and referred to vestments as "popish pomp and rags." It's all a little over the top.

On the other hand, we wouldn't have such amazing art on display today if the Church hadn't doled out indulgences and positions in exchange for support in building the Cathedral.