Today was dedicated to hiking. We have to be in Castella before 3pm tomorrow. Why? Because then the post office closes and we would be stuck until Monday… We had 45 miles left. So everything that we could take off more than 25 would help tomorrow. So again an early wake up and go.

We circled around a long ridge this morning with beautiful sunrise views.

 

And after that it was 10 miles downhill in the forest. Good thing about it – there was shade for 98% of the time. Downside – no views. But we flew down the hill and had 13 miles in before 10am 🤘🏼

More up and down for the rest, heat and a lot of hiking. Out target for today a camp spot next to the river with an opportunity to swim. The water was ice cold but we all jumped in. The right treat after this long and hot day…

Camp life…

Since we made it before 6pm we also managed to be in the tents at 8pm. That sounds like a better night of sleep.