I arrive at St. Jean on 25 April (via CDG and the train to Bayonne / St. Jean Pied de Port) and plan to start out on 27 April - Sunday. I also plan to stay at Orisson the first evening, as I did last year.
Staying two nights at St. Jean before starting gets me over jet lag and allows me to complete final packing and provisioning. Besides, St. Jean is a VERY interesting town to play tourist in. I heartily recommend doing this before starting one's Camino. It helps set the mood.
If anyone wants to start out with me, slowly from St. Jean to Orisson, after a leisurely breakfast on Sunday, I will be at Hotel Ramuntcho, on the corner of Rue de France and Rue de la Citadelle on the 25th and 26th. Stop by and say hi, or leave a note with your mobile number.
There is no rush on this first 8km segment, and the views are absolutely breathtaking. I also listed my departure in the Events calendar for April.
See ya!