Day 33 Miramont to Hagetaubin

We had another tasty meal lastnight sittng around a gorgeous old oak table in the kitchen of the gite with 5 french ladies who spoke very little english but somehow we managed to have a bit of chat. A couple were makers of champagne and they were not fond of the red wine served at the table. Of course us kiwis loved the wine!
Today was one of the best walks weve had lately. Mainly due to a few good hills, cooler temperatures ( until about midday) and it was 19 km. The scenery too was a bit different with lots of cows and a couple of fois gras places where white ducks paddled around unaware of their destiny.
We walked for about 10 km and were really looking forward to hava coffee in a village called Pimbo where we had heard that the cafe had great views towards the Pyrenees but we should know by now that of course nothing was open and the Pyrenees were shrouded in cloud. We did stop for a break and one of the walkers found a coffee machine with an honesty system.
On we trod as the day was starting to get hot and we had a few steep hills to climb. The plan was to get to a village called Arzacq, have a late lunch and then our host Raoul was going to pick us up as we are staying of the camino trail.
We had thought Arzacq would be quite big as there is a train station there. But once again a very small place and for awhile wandered around looking for a place to eat. Eventually Brian spotted a sign to an Italian restaurant so we were all very happy.
Raoul was to pick us up at 3pm at the church but when 3 pm rolled by and no Raoul we began to think again it might be foot transport ( not good after wines beers and a big lunch) Eventually Raoul turned up not speaking a word of english in his trusty old car and off we went. Raoul drove like a bat out of hell even checking his phone enroute. He kindly drove us to look at an old chateau before arriving at our farm house. Its a very different sort of accommodation and video below. We thought by mistake we had let the chooks out so poor Jane was clambering in an old shed trying to shoo them out and Lee was directing!
I feel like we are in a time warp in the middle of nowhere.
Dinner will be interesting but we saw a case of rose at bottom of stairs so am sure all will be well.Læs mere