May 6th – Today I took the train from Bayonne to St. Jean -the official starting point for the St. James Way, Camino de Santiago.
After arriving in St. Jean my first stop in town was the Pilgrim’s Office, found in the old walled city section up a cobbled narrow road. How amazing to be here- I’m really doing this!
My passport receives its first stamp!
Then I checked into my hotel before exploring the town. How appropriate that it is called Les Pyrenees. Today is a French holiday, so the streets are teaming with local French families which just adds to my excitement and anticipation of tomorrow’s start. I had several Yorkie sightings throughout the day including this one:
Tomorrow I will Begin My Camino with the steep climb over the Pyrenees (seen in this photo) to Orisson Refuge and then continue the following day crossing over into Spain where my final destination will be just past the normal stopping point of Roncesvelles to a town called Burguete.
I’m not sure I will be able to post while in the mountains so for now, Buen Camino!
You look so fresh and ready to go!!!
I can feel this journey in your words. What a gift. It feels as if I am with you : ) Thank you for sharing it with us!
That looks like a very big BUMP in the sky Missy! YOUR amazing. xoxoxo
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It was helpful. Keep on posting!