Saint Jean Pied de Port

The starting point of the Camino

September 21st 2016
Well, this is the first internet I've had since arriving in Paris. Paris was lovely in the few hours we were there; the food is great and the coffee is not. Fast forward to the train on the 19th that was meant to leave at 6.26 am. We had to be there 20 minutes early so that the train could leave 40 minutes late, apparently. The trains are very comfortable ( 2nd class) but I'm inclined to think ... read more

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more

23rd September 2016

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Congratulations!
You made it to SJPP despite the train disruption, and you survived the worst and longest day of the Camino. It will feel like smooth sailing after this, except maybe to those blisters. Great that you brought blister care from home. Back when I did the Camino in 2003, the pharmacies there had only bandaids that came off with any amount of sweat. May you prance your way into Pamplona. Buen Camino!

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