The adventure begins! Set out from St Pancras at 7am and arrived at St Jean Pied de Port at 6.15pm, right on schedule. We loved our first evening at Alberge Beilari where Joseph, our multi-lingual and quietly amazing host calmed our nerves and helped a group of strangers to bond. After a delicious dinner F & I explored the medieval town before the hostel locked its doors at 10pm. Silence imposed from 10.30pm - 6.15am to ensure everyone had a chance to sleep.Read more