Today we have reached St Jean de Pied Port which is the gateway to Spain and so, we are almost at the end of our French journey. France won't let us go that easily though: we have to cross the Pyrenees, climbing over 1300m to leave France behind.
Thanks to the safe arrival, and collection, of parcels from England - thanks Midlands & Suffolk branches - we can start our ascent tomorrow. We will spend the morning in St Jean then set off for a refuge about 700m up. We have heard that an English woman will also be there and is taking champagne to celebrate her birthday, so it could be a fun stay!
The internet cafe is closing soon and we are hungry, so we must finish now. If you read our minder's blog you will find out the latest Poddy disaster with the charger which may keep us off air for a bit.
Love from the Camino Bears xxx
SJ254784 - nr Llanfair Hill - 430 m
8 years ago
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Congratulations on making such good time to St.Jean. Sorry the weather has gone off - it has here in Dorset too. As tomorrow we are due for 35mm of rain in the afternoon we dashed out at noon and walked about 9 miles and it was dry(ish). It was the most fantastic coast path section we have ever done! Sorry you are still having technical problems. Hope the joints and feet are holding up. Hope your first day of the crossing has gone well. All the best.
Midlands branch minder.
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