Saint Jean Pied de Port is an old walled town at the foot of the Pyrenees. For most Camino hikers, this town is the starting point, which is noticeable by the crowds. Many people were still looking for a place to sleep. Fortunately we had reserved a room in advance. We went to sleep early, because the next day promised to be spicy; across the Pyrenees to Roncevalles in Spain.

We set off at half past eight. The weather was crystal clear, but the wind was blowing hard. After a few hours there was a cafe with terrace where we drank coffee and ate a sandwich. There was a real mountain atmosphere. The view is magnificent. Vultures flying high above us.
A bit after the border we are at the highest point and through a forest with mossy oaks the path goes down quite steeply. Roncevalle is the end point of the route. And almost everyone sleeps in the large Albergue in the monastery.

Now we are walking in Spain. The villages we pass through are old and beautifully situated in the landscape. Usually there is an opportunity to drink or eat something.