Awake early thanks to having a train to catch at 7.42.After shower went for breakfast as arranged for 6.30. However the message hadn’t been passed on so there was nothing available until 7.00.The only course of action was to raid the fridges. Luckily there were yogurts and juice available.Back to our room, pick up bags and a quick march to the gare.Such a shame about the rush as the walk was quite scenic, the river calm and flat, in fact a beautiful day for sightseeing.Stage 2 of today’s adventures was a leisurely train trip to St Jean Pied De Port. The track meandered up the valley hugging the river.

We had views of the mountains we are due to walk up shrouded in mist.Unfortunately we sat on the wrong side of the train so no pictures.