Plane, trains and automobile got me to my starting point at St. Jean Pied du Port yesterday and to a very welcoming auberge (hostel) where I met an international crew of fellow pilgrims and enjoyed a communal dinner. Dorm room sleeping is a challenge- mostly for me because, I’m embarrassed to admit, I snore and I’m so concerned about keeping others awake that I sleep lightly, and snore more! Oh well, pilgrims are forewarned about this so it’s not really my problem. Left this mornining at 8 am and walked about 7 hours through the mountain trail. The sun was warm, the wind at my back and the scenery spectacular. The company and the red wine are good and I am exhausted. Hope to have more to say tomorrow but exhaustion calls. I haven’t lost my way yet- my theme of the day was just to follow those who had gone before me- nothing new as each of us pilgrims are really just following those who have gone down this ancient path before us.
Pilgrim Rambling 
Very proud of you, Janette!
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Hope you are able to sleep better,you really need your rest. free film yesterday, good crowd and much help from Gibson centre. Think of you,stay well, happy and rested.
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Day one complete…sounds like it was a good one…carry on with the trudging…love you
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Hope you sleep well! Wondered about you all day..it poured here. I was wondering who took your picture then I realized it was taken here! Idiot (me). Proust!
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Just wish I had known about your snore problem, Janette. I use a cloth strap to hold my chin up and the snoring (and sleep apnea), magically disappears!! Can just imagine the kind of scenery you are experiencing! Drink it all in! Blessings Bob
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Beautiful backdrop!
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Who is the Anglican priest from Ottawa? We might know him!,
Dad and J.
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