Miles Hiked Overall: 408.6 (657.6 km) Miles to Santiago: 75.4 (121.4 km)
Steps Taken Today: 41,214 Blister Count: see one of the photos from
Spanish Word of the Day: agua (water)
What We Learned Today: Always top off your water bottle because you cannot trust the guide book.
Today's walk was mostly pretty high in elevation and with beautiful views of the valley below. Lots of sunscreen was used for the many open areas!
So the sun was shining fiercely in the sky all day...and that's when my guidebook decided to leave out a few important details. We thought there were a few villages along the way (like it shows in the book) that would be able to give us water. ..but instead we had to go maybe 13K without any water! We were a little worried because it is soooo hot and humid. We finally reached our albergue and we drank many glasses of water before finding our bed.
We are so close to Santiago...only 5 days to go!! Here was a sign during the day showing that we only had 136 km to go (85 miles).
We are so close to Santiago...only 5 days to go!! Here was a sign during the day showing that we only had 136 km to go (85 miles).
―Thomas Carlyle
Keep cool and hydrated! Whew! Pam and Karen please be careful.... The views must be amazing in person! So much closer! Only a few days away.... You Rock! Renee
ReplyDeleteWOW! Only 5 days left on your trek. That's amazing. You both are amazing!
ReplyDeletePam, so sorry your feet are so tore up. Few more days and you can go barefooted for weeks at home! 😉
What beautiful views you are able to take in. Being in the hills certainly changed the views you were having. Love that the trail is so well worn and cuts right through the scenery. Almost like a Norman Rockwell painting of 2 hikers in a field! Oh wait, that's real life. 😃 What memories you must be gaining.
Karen, I thought camp taught about water!!! HaHa😂 How scary it must have been thinking "no water here?" Glad that you both were able to push through the thirst and hopefully no more long treks without water available. That really is a scare you could do without.
Enjoy the next 5 days. We'll be praying for good weather, water available at every stop, feet that keep going even if they are a bit worse for wear and an abundance of wonderful memories gathered.
Pom Poms shaking and cheers going up! Keep on trekking ladies!
Stacy
I think after you both have been home a week you both should schedule a feet massage at Barefoot Sage. They would really make your calves and feet feel awesome!
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