Before leaving for the Camino we thought you might like to see a few pictures of previous escapades. Friday week we fly to Biarritz and catch the train to St.Jean, where we stay overnight and leave for Roncesvalles via the Route Napolean. Sadly the Auberge at Orisson is closed for the winter and we will have to cross over in one go, 10 hours continuous walking. This Friday we travel to Buxton, Derbyshire, for a 2 day training session, which should flag up any "leaks". All kit has now been bought, as weight is a major factor, only essentials are carried.
We are both apprehensive and excited as 6 weeks continuous trekking, leaving behind all day to day anchors has a liberating effect. As we are leaving so early we do not expect to encounter too many other pilgrims until Easter. This only enhances the remoteness and vulnerability of the route. Although we heard bears and wolves inhabit the remoter parts of the Pyrenees we are more at risk from angry dogs!
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