Arrived ok and the apartment is terrific. Great location. Elaine was already here when I arrived so I was able to have a shower and put all my clothes in the washing machine. Went across the road to meet up with John and Allison for a drink. We ended up staying there and having dinner there too so we had a good night.

Slept well. Petit dejeuner, more like grand dejeuner before going to explore the town. Had to have an obligatory pain au chocolate in Ella's honour. Bought some bread , ham, pate,chorizo, and cake plus fruit and chocolate for the walk. Pretty pleased with myself and my school boy French getting understood! Very humid and showers forecast so it might be a little uncomfortable. Plenty of water called for. ��

After 2 flights, 3 trains and a bus I finally arrived in beautiful St Jean Pied de Port via Bordeaux and Bayonne. I will try to attach the view from my room. Non the less beautiful knowing that I have to cross those mountains on Monday. No problems thus far. Hot, sweaty, dry. Nothing that a good shower and a couple of French beers can't put right. Met with a "OK maaaayte" from the French immigration so that put me on a good foot. Clearly didn't pick my English ac...

Survived first leg to KL