Ascent To Orisson Day 1
The first climb out of St. Jean was to Orisson in the Pyrenees. It was a steep ascent of 6 miles. We were tired and hungry after 5 hours and couldn’t find the hostel. We stopped a car going up the hill with 2 old ladies in it. They said there is nothing up the hill and we needed to go back down a mile and we. would find lodging. We.went back down
the hill and there was just an old abandoned house. Back up the hill we go for another half hour. Tired and hungry we stop another car this time going down hill. It’s the same two old ladies!! This time they tell us the hostel is just up the road! We. finally found it…..would you believe it was less than 200 yards away around the corner from the first time we asked the old ladies!
We got lodging and at dinner we met 2 Australians, 4 French & 1 American pilgrims. We had dinner & wine & sang songs in French we never heard before & didn’t understand!! But It didn’t matter, new friendships were made.
Mike & Angie On The Camino de Santiago 
You two are really something. Keep persevering!
April 17, 2013 at 3:58 am
Dear Mike and Angie Congratulations You really had it tough the first few days hope you enjoy Pamplona.is, just waiting to board my flight to Rome from Dublin.GodBless Father O’mahony Sent from my iPad
April 17, 2013 at 2:23 pm
An impromptu party is a great reward after all your hard work!
Mike, I am very impressed that you asked for directions … and that you asked women ….twice!!
April 17, 2013 at 3:48 pm
Hi you two am not so sure I would have the fortitude to continue. You are amazing!!
April 17, 2013 at 4:56 pm