It is pretty safe to say that after today I will be very happy not to be on any more trains or planes for awhile! Bordeaux, though quite rainy has been so beautiful so far, it doesn't look like much on the way in on the train, but walking around it is just amazing!
Yesterday we got more aquainted with the Paris airport than we would have liked, after sitting in it waiting for our train for 5 hours.......but it turned out fine, Jess threw cashews at birds to pass the time.
Then after arriving in Bordeaux we walked around a lot trying to find our hotel.....mostly in the wrong direction because I had the map. So after Jess took over the navigating we ended up in the right direction, but it was raining and we were both super tired and hungry so we got a few groceries and found a closer hotel and just crashed.
We are now off to do a bit more exploring of the city before we hop on our next train to St. Jean, then tomorrow we start the Camino!!!
Yikes!
Capturing the essence of Jess and Becky's painful yet awesome journey along the Camino de Santiago. Who knew you would be so jealous of such suffering?
DirtyPilgrims.com is not what it sounds like. Joke's on you, perv.
But seriously, folks: Becky and Jess are two Canadian girls embarking on a six-week-long walk across Spain. For us, the 800-900km route begins in a small, French town called St. Jean Pied du Port and ends in Santiago (but extends to the coastal town of Finesterre if we have the energy).
El Camino de Santiago has religious origins and translates into English as "the Way of St. James". Nowadays, the Christian Pilgrimage route is followed by thousands of people each year for many different reasons. Read our blog to find out why we've chosen to take on this crazy endeavor.
But seriously, folks: Becky and Jess are two Canadian girls embarking on a six-week-long walk across Spain. For us, the 800-900km route begins in a small, French town called St. Jean Pied du Port and ends in Santiago (but extends to the coastal town of Finesterre if we have the energy).
El Camino de Santiago has religious origins and translates into English as "the Way of St. James". Nowadays, the Christian Pilgrimage route is followed by thousands of people each year for many different reasons. Read our blog to find out why we've chosen to take on this crazy endeavor.
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Glad you both made it there in one piece. Those pics made me hungry, but I'm thinking the croissants at Tim Hortons are not really the same. Good luck ladies!
What did those poor birds ever do to you? What if roles were reversed, would you like having nuts thrown at you? Bahaha......nevermind, too easy!
Dirty pilgrims indeed.
So the adventure begins...you sound like you are in high spirits:)...I will follow your progress..Have fun..
and Jess "Cashews"...my favourite and you are wasting them on birds...it must have been along day..lol
Uncle Burn
Wow I love this blog already! So glad you guys are having fun and enjoying your trip so far. Cant wait for the next installment. And I must agree, Jess, you cant throw cashews (the best nut ever) at birds. Becky, you may have to bring some common sense to this trip if that is possible ...haha. Anyway, goodluck, and have a blast :)
Go Get 'Em Tigers!
Anonymous was me. Can't work these computer boxes too well!
Becky and Jess, I just wanted to tell you both that I think that what you are doing is awesome - I am excited to follow your journey - hope day one on the trail went well!
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