After over 12 months of preparation I am finally on my way. A hassle-free flight from Gatwick, albeit with a upgrade into the no-kids lounge as it was bedlam in the terminal, saw me arrive in Biarritz mid-afternoon yesterday. Bayonne, where then train to St Jean Pied de Port leave from, is a old city that Lisa and I have visited before. I really like it. So before I head off for #MyLongWalk2019 I thought I’d get my credencial stamped at the cathedral.
However, and this seems to happen quite often during my travels, there is growing excitement here in Bayonne. It appears that I have arrived (and will fortunately leave) just a day or two before Fêtes Bayonne. The tell tale signs are all around. Last minute roadworks, bar refits, stage construction. Red and White must be the colours! Temporary bars and there accompanying toilet blocks, banners and posters everywhere, the fun fair has arrived this morning and the souvenir stalls are trading. Usually Lisa and I arrive mid-shenanigans, into total chaos, totally unsuspecting. I’m glad I’m moving on, although it would be fun, as day 1 of Camino with that in my system would be disastrous.
Oh and btw there is a three day heatwave about to hit the Pyrenees – 35° plus ….
My Long Walk 2019 