Well, this day is not really going as expected. We thought we would be in Lourdes, France by now. In my research on travel in Europe I understood that booking tickets ahead was not necessary This proved to not be the case for us today. The trains to Narbonne, France were full. We were directed to a regional train to Cerbere, just over the French border. Tiny tiny town but pretty. We walked down the, pretty much only, street in town to the bus stop. The bus ride to Banyuls Sur Mer was really pretty with views of the ocean on one side and hillsides full of grapes on the other. Boarded another bus to Perpignan where we will wait about 5 hours to get on a train to Toulouse. I found a hotel next to the train station and we, God willing, will catch an early train to Lourdes. I did book that one and the train to San Sebastián already. I must say, a cell phone is essential for in the moment travel arrangements. Our spirits are high but our energy level is low. I sit with my feet up on my bag outside next to the train tracks in perfect temperature. It is a welcome relief from the heat and humidity of Barcelona. Sadly, we miss the food in Barcelona. More to come tomorrow- hopefully from Lourdes.
Update… Regional trains are on strike and we had to take a bus. Currently sitting in a train station in Narbonne and praying the next train is not cancelled. We will get there eventually.