This is going to be a short post for today, we just wanted to let you know that we are still alive and didn't fall off the side of the mountain!
Tomorrow we head to Villafranca Del Bierzo and celebrate Lee's birthday.
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Molinaseca
Todays hike was by far the hardest and highest day yet. From the time we left Astorga yesterday and including today's ascent we had an accrued ascent of 5,000 feet. Climbing up to the top of the mountain wasn't bad; for the most part it was gradual with a few steep areas. It took us about 4 hours to get to the top including our rest stops and coffee break. What nearly killed us was the decent! We climbed down the other side of that mountain and it took us about 5 hours to get all the way down. The path was extremely steep and rocky we needed to be extra cautious so that we wouldn't fall, strain or break anything. Good thing we had our trekking sticks with us because they saved us both a couple of times. Below are some pictures of the terrain.
This is going to be a short post for today, we just wanted to let you know that we are still alive and didn't fall off the side of the mountain!
Tomorrow we head to Villafranca Del Bierzo and celebrate Lee's birthday.
This is going to be a short post for today, we just wanted to let you know that we are still alive and didn't fall off the side of the mountain!
Tomorrow we head to Villafranca Del Bierzo and celebrate Lee's birthday.
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Did someone put those rocks there just to mess with you I wander..???
ReplyDeleteI am glad you made it safe and sound.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEE!!!!!
Oh my gosh, glad you both made it in one piece!!! And what a way to remember your Birthday Lee! Holy smokes! Hope your next journey is a bit easier on both of you!! Great great photos! Sending Love, strength, rested muscles and lots of energy! You've come so much! Take care, Sue :-)
ReplyDeleteHello from San Diego! How strange to tell you that for a change! My short journey west is complete, and still yours goes on. You must be very proud of yourselves every day - especially days like yesterday - for all that you are capable of! I always imagine there being many other pilgrims along the way (like in the movie) but your photos usually show the solitude of the hike. Such amazing reflection time, I'll bet. I wish you steadiness, patience and as always, strength.
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