St. Jean Pied de Port

Well, I made it to St Jean after an amazing day/night in Bordeaux. Beautiful city full of life and culture. On to St. Jean via train to Bayonne and then bus. So far, have met some wonderful people, my first pilgrim friends Maureen and Nadine from Canada. At the hostel there are 20 or so pilgrims beginning tomorrow and all but myself and one other young girl from USA are stopping in Orrisson. I'm beginning to wonder about my decision to go to Roncesvalles (27k) all in one day and as I look at the mighty Pyrenees looming ahead of me, am feeling a bit intimidated. I remain steadfast in my decision despite the challenge. \The weather is supposed to be sunny and warm and my hosts will be providing me with a lunch for the road. The hostel I'm at is called L'Espirit Chemin and is a cozy little pl.ace where I have been welcomed warmly. We had a "family dinner" and we all got to know one another a little bit. As I begin this journey tomorrow, I do so knowing I am loved and thought of from those back home and it encourages me. I have my pilgrim passport, food for tomorrow, and a good attitude to take me into the mountains. Buen Camino!!