After leaving the thrilling life of metro sneaks, the train to Bayonne was relaxing and nondescript. Once in Bayonne, things changed! All of a sudden, everyone around has a backpack. The conversations start with short questions, then quickly grow to life stories. A group of 2 becomes a circle of 20 telling stories in anticipation of the hike to come. By the time we arrive in St.  Jean, you have 30 good friends you will see off and in for  35 days.

Here’s a picture of part of the group.