Well I’m finally here. The train from Kingham to stanstead airport cost more than the Ryanair flight. The transport from Biarritz to Saint Jean Pied de Port was easy with
Got my pilgrim passport with its first stamp. This is what I need stamping each day and present in Santiago for compostella (certificate of completion and absolution for ALL my sins).
Supper was thin soup, but excellent chicken and desert for €12. Wine was extra so I hope/ expect Spain to be cheaper.
View from hotel – not the Pyrenees – looking the other way.
Haven’t decided which way to go tomorrow. Over the top will be cold and wet but they aren’t advising against it. The valley route will still be cold and wet with more road walking.
Think I’ll wait till morning to see.
Could take the bus.
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