New ZealandAucklandAuckland AirportAuckland International Airport37°0’21” S 174°47’3” E August 19, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌬 14 °C
We are now ready for our big adventure.
United Arab EmiratesDubaiAL Twar SecondDubai International Airport25°14’57” N 55°21’39” E August 20, 2023 in the United Arab Emirates ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
After 17 hours of flying, we are now sitting in the lounge waiting for our flight to Paris.
We didn't get much sleep, so we are feeling rather tired. We had dinner and breakfast on the plane. We areRead more
Hi Charmaine. I spent a long long night sleeping on the floor at Dubai airport. It’s an incredible airport. Spotlessly clean. How exciting for you. You’re really on your way. X [Jill]
FranceÎle-de-FranceParisMontparnasseGare de Paris-Montparnasse48°50’34” N 2°19’17” E
FranceNouvelle-AquitaineSaint-Jean-Pied-de-Port43°9’48” N 1°14’9” W
August 21, 2023 in France ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
We left from here first thing this morning. Very hot and sticky.
It was very hard to get any really good photos as the train travelled so fast.
FranceNouvelle-AquitaineAngletBiarritz Pays Basque Airport43°28’59” N 1°31’18” W
FranceNouvelle-AquitaineSaint-Jean-Pied-de-Port43°9’48” N 1°14’7” W August 21, 2023 in France ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Left Paris this morning by fast train to Bayonne. It was wonderful to have both wi-fi and air conditioning.
All the photos are of St Jean Pied de Port.
FranceNouvelle-AquitaineSaint-Jean-Pied-de-Port43°9’48” N 1°14’9” W
August 22, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
St Jean Pied de Port to Orisson
Well, who would believe Lyn and I lost each other before we started the walk to Orisson today. After looking for her for 30 minutes, I decided I had better get going.Read more
FranceNouvelle-AquitaineArnéguyBois d’Orisson43°6’31” N 1°14’22” W August 22, 2023 in France ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
After 4 hours of hiking in the clouds, I arrived to find Lyn here. What a relief.
FranceNouvelle-AquitaineArnéguyBois d’Orisson43°6’32” N 1°14’21” W August 23, 2023 in France ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
Orisson to Burgutte
Left Orisson 7.15am. Sun hasn't risen yet.
What a long, hard, blistering slop of a 20k day. Going up was just as bad as going down. 31 degrees today.
We arrived in BurgutteRead more
Traveler It was really hard going today. Temperatures are due to get even higher tomorrow before the rain comes the following day and temperatures are due to decrease.9.15 pm and time for bed as we need another early start tomorrow.
SpainNavarreGarraldaAuritz42°59’21” N 1°20’8” W August 23, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
What a beautiful little town it is. Below are pics of this pretty town.
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Looks like you've got a different passport bag?
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And hope your flights is smooth, with at least one movie you've wanted to see.
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Oh well, make the most of it. It'll soon be paella and pātata bravas and cafe con leche.
Traveler Whoo hoo! Go mumma bear!