Got an early start Wednesday and climbed up the Pyrenees from St. Jean. Very misty and soupy atmosphere. Visibility was poor - I could hear cowbells all around but couldn't see the livestock.
Despite all the PT to get ready the Pyrenees still kicked my butt. I decided to follow la esposa's advice so I stopped in Orisson, France to break the climb into two days. Feasted on Roast Pork, potato soup & red wine then retired to my petit bunk bed.
Today I did the big climb over the top into Spain after stopping to drink from la Fontaine du Roland at the border.
The views on the hike were amazing; along the way I dodged unfettered sheep, goats & cattle.
Tonight I'm @ the albergue attached to the local monastery. Preparing to attend my first pilgrim's mass as I write this.
Tomorrow will be mostly downhill Deo gratias.
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