Stuck in Bayonne

[Ketil]

Hell. This was supposed to be the day before my first day of the Camino. Due to a delayed plane, I missed the last train to St Jean Pied de Port. My friend who was already there got me in touch with a very nice and cheap albergue. Which I can recommend to others. The email address is: aguierresal@aguierre.fr. Deeply appreciated in what almost turned out to be a very bad start of the Camino.

 

[Kanga]

Hi Ketil. Bayonne is not Hell, it is actually a beautiful resort town that many people love. Nor is this a "very bad start"; it is just the Camino exerting its influence and telling you who is boss! Sit back and enjoy the ride.

 

[Tincatinker]

Your camino has already started

 

[Bradypus]

Hi Ketil. Bayonne is not Hell, it is actually a beautiful resort town that many people love.

I walked through Hell in May, in snow. Not far from Trondheim. Cold and wet and very expensive! On the whole I'd prefer Bayonne...

 

[whariwharangi]

Hell. This was supposed to be the day before my first day of the Camino. Due to a delayed plane, I missed the last train to St Jean Pied de Port. My friend who was already there got me in touch with a very nice and cheap albergue. Which I can recommend to others. The email address is: aguierresal@aguierre.fr. Deeply appreciated in what almost turned out to be a very bad start of the Camino.

First train leaves at 0745 and arrives 0843. That gives you lots of time to get to Roncesvalles.

Doesn't airline travel just make you want to stay home?

 

[KinkyOne]

Hell. This was supposed to be the day before my first day of the Camino. Due to a delayed plane, I missed the last train to St Jean Pied de Port. My friend who was already there got me in touch with a very nice and cheap albergue. Which I can recommend to others. The email address is: aguierresal@aguierre.fr. Deeply appreciated in what almost turned out to be a very bad start of the Camino.

Hi, Ketil,

Is this albergue in Bayonne or in SJPdP and they picked you up? What's the full name, because I can't find anything apart of the surnames "aguierre(sal)" on google? Might be handy for future pilgrims.

Thanks and Ultreia!

 

[Kanga]

Yes @Bradypus, I have too! I have a photo of the name on the platform of the train station.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Hell. This was supposed to be the day before my first day of the Camino. Due to a delayed plane, I missed the last train to St Jean Pied de Port. My friend who was already there got me in touch with a very nice and cheap albergue. Which I can recommend to others. The email address is: aguierresal@aguierre.fr. Deeply appreciated in what almost turned out to be a very bad start of the Camino.

Hi Ketil , Bayonne is not realy Hell.As already stated it is a nice town.
Wish you well,Peter.

 

[Kiwi-family]

What I would give to be stranded in Bayonne today!!

 

[gerardcarey]

She's quick that Rachael.
Beat me to it.
Regards
Gerard

 

[Wokabaut_Meri]

There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.
Hamlet Act 2 scene 2

Your Camino has definitely started! Glad that you found a nice albergue to stay in.

Life moves very fast. It rushes from Heaven to Hell in a matter of seconds.
Paulo Coelho

Very soon you will be on your Way. Heaven awaits!

 

[t2andreo]

Dude! Count your blessings...really, do...

One is NEVER "stuck" in Bayonne, France. However, one CAN be stuck in Bayonne, New Jersey, USA. I know, because I grew up near there. Trust me, Bayonne in France is like Paris on the Bay of Biscay by comparison...

You will be on Camino soon enough. If this is the worst event that occurs during your pilgrimage, you are indeed a lucky person.

Each day brings new adventures, experiences, and learning. This was lesson "numero uno..." Learn to just roll with what the day brings.

Also, please remember that the first day out of St. Jean Pied de Port are the most difficult segment of the entire Camino Frances. The first 8-9 km are very steep, right out of the proverbial "starting blocks." Pace yourself.

We all wish you a very happy, and uneventful Camino.

 

[Felipe]

Bayonne as Hell? I have started to consider a life of vices and sins

 

[Felipe]

Coming to think of it, I actually found a real (and very good) Hell in one of my pilgrimages.

 

[Charles Johnson]

In our case, it was delayed luggage And so, my niece and I missed the last Saturday train by 5 minutes. Oh well; we found two trekkers in the same boat, split the cab fare 4 ways and made it to St. Jean hours ahead of the train

Enjoy your Camino!!
All of it!!

 

[KinkyOne]

Coming to think of it, I actuall found a real (and very good) Hell in one of my pilgrimages.

Hellish indeed

 

[movinmaggie]

You must realize by the posts up to now, that your forum brothers and sisters are giving you their most ardent support. When you look back at it, and see that it in its true perspective, you can do the same for others.

 

[jsalt]

My friend who was already there got me in touch with a very nice and cheap albergue. Which I can recommend to others. The email address is: aguierresal@aguierre.fr.

What is the name of this albergue please, and where exactly is it? In Bayonne? Thanks! Jill

 

[KinkyOne]

What is the name of this albergue please, and where exactly is it? In Bayonne? Thanks! Jill

Ketil wasn't back till her/his first visit/post on Tuesday. I sent an e-mail to posted address but it was unknown. I guess we just have to wait until the OP shows up again...

 

[Thornley]

What I would give to be stranded in Bayonne today!!

We had 4 nights there after doing Norte/Primitivo.
I think the Fetes of Bayonne received 1,000,000 visitors in early August.
We love the town.

 

[Ketil]

Hello, not Hell! My phone touchscreen is terrible!

 

[Ketil]

And I am enjoying

 

[Bradypus]

Good to hear from you again. And great to hear you are enjoying yourself after your slightly rocky start. Ultreia!

 

[domigee]

Hello, not Hell! My phone touchscreen is terrible!

Nice to see you back and delighted you're enjoying it.

 

[SabsP]

Hi Ketil! Ah the wonders of the smartphone!!

Keep up the good vibes.

 

[Ketil]

For those who asked about the address or name of this albergue, I spelled the email address as the hostess showed me. My Spanish was only very basic, and the hostess didn't know any English at all. The friend who was waiting for me in St Jean translated back and forth over the phone. Trying to aprendi español along the Way!

 

[Ketil]

UPDATE:
Hello again, here's all the contact info I got about the Albergue in Bayonne. Perfect for those who miss the last train to St Jean and need a place to sleep.
aguirresal@aguirre.fr tel. +33 559598349, Cell ph +33 683147068
Address: 4 impasse du gayon maison la gayonnette, Bayonne
Price sleeping 20€+ 5€ for a good breakfast

 

[Felipe]

Trying to aprendi español along the Way!

Good for you! Although in Bayonne, French could be useful...

 

[Saint Mike II]

Doesn't airline travel just make you want to stay home?

No - airline travel does not want to make you stay home. If there were not planes - we from down under would have to allow 3 or 4 weeks extra travel time by ship (its far to far to swim). I rarely travel where I have really tight deadlines - so as Kanga said - enjoy the delay(s) and put them down to experience.

 

[Thornley]

No - airline travel does not want to make you stay home. If there were not planes - we from down under would have to allow 3 or 4 weeks extra travel time by ship (its far to far to swim). I rarely travel where I have really tight deadlines - so as Kanga said - enjoy the delay(s) and put them down to experience.

Tell him it was a 2 year journey from Europe by boat.in the old days Mike
The plane fares today a cheaper than 15 years ago
The best university in the world is TRAVEL giving respect to the country and learning a new culture.