We arrive in St. Jean Pied de Port on Saturday, after travelling via train from Paris. We checked into the Alburgue, then headed out to see the sites and figure out where the walkers were to begin on Sunday morning, The weather is spectacular, 20c, with lovely warm breezes, which only cooled well into the evening. Dinner at a local restaurant included Basque ham and Basque cake. Delicious!
On Sunday morning, the refugio sprang to life at 6:15, with a breakfast of bread and coffee and hot chocolate served. Then Dave was ready to make the ascent through the pass. Karen (not in the photos but behind the camera) stayed in SJPP Sunday, and will make her way to Roncesvalles via car, to meet the tired mountain climbers tonight.
I've been happy to spend time today with Beverly, who is doing research for her dissertation (sociology) on pilgrimage and community building. Together we have talked about pilgrimage, justice work, community building and how simple things change the foundation of the world, relationships and life. We went to mass at the local church, where the 9 am service was in Basque. We were both touched by the liturgy, and by the community of men we found ourselves sitting with. We followed them to a local restaurant where they filled the space with conversation..... AND...we found WiFi, good coffee and some crepes! What a way to begin a sabbath day!
Buen Camino all!
On Sunday morning, the refugio sprang to life at 6:15, with a breakfast of bread and coffee and hot chocolate served. Then Dave was ready to make the ascent through the pass. Karen (not in the photos but behind the camera) stayed in SJPP Sunday, and will make her way to Roncesvalles via car, to meet the tired mountain climbers tonight.
I've been happy to spend time today with Beverly, who is doing research for her dissertation (sociology) on pilgrimage and community building. Together we have talked about pilgrimage, justice work, community building and how simple things change the foundation of the world, relationships and life. We went to mass at the local church, where the 9 am service was in Basque. We were both touched by the liturgy, and by the community of men we found ourselves sitting with. We followed them to a local restaurant where they filled the space with conversation..... AND...we found WiFi, good coffee and some crepes! What a way to begin a sabbath day!
Buen Camino all!
What fabulous photos! My favorite is the last one of Dave, the walker.
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