Three is a Very Good Number

Yes, here I go again. Three Caminos is a good number of walks but I have in mind doing five or so. We’ll have to see how the old bod holds up.

Before writing this, I reread my first post from 2022 and, well, I’m not sure I can improve on what I wrote then.

I met a gaggle of nice pilgrims (here’s a shout out to you: Jaya, Peter, Susan, and Jo) and shared a nice evening with them upon arrival.

Saint Jean Pied-de-Port is always an interesting town, with lots of hikers and lots of tourists. My wife and I love Espelette pepper and I’ve discovered a store here entirely devoted to it, even offering an Espelette liqueur!

My companions from last night all left this morning and they had a beautiful day for walking. Most were going all the way to Roncesvalles on Day 1 – ahh, youth! Sadly, the weatherman is forecasting a wet start for me tomorrow.

We’ll see what the morning brings but one thing is sure: my ~1.2 million Camino steps this year will start with but a single one tomorrow.

Thanks for coming along again!