We are staying at a wonderful B&B in St. Jean, the Maison Ziberoa, owned by a delightful woman, Marie Josee. Her other guests are also walking portions of the Camino. We had a great time yesterday getting to know everyone. It is so nice here.
SJPdP is an old French village at the edge of the Pyrenees mountains with ancient walls and fortifications. The old portion of the city within the walls has some great shops and restaurants along narrow cobblestone streets. So many things to see and such little time . . .
Therese is already buying things--Basque fabric, espadrilles, etc. Fortunately. we will be shipping a bag ahead to Santiago so we won't have to carry all the goods for the next six weeks.
Tomorrow we will begin our journey. We will buy some bread, cheese and sausage to eat along the way and perhaps a bottle of wine. It will be a long day: 27 km with 1400 m of climbing. We start with one of the toughest days on the Camino.
Well I finally got to see what Therese looks like. (lovely lady) We've worked together between Richmond and Atlanta for years but never met. Thanks for posting pics Mark. I agree with your France/French comment. I love France and the people. May your journey be everything you hope it will be and then some. I am already enjoying your adventure. Mary James
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