10th July
A bright warm start to the day that only got hotter. It felt slightly better when the breeze picked up and I got some shelter from the trees but the temperature was still 28° at 19.30.
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| Road to Puigcerda |
The temperature today wasn't helped by the length of the day, 28 km + 1200 meters ascent/ descent, and that the highest point was 'only'
2000 meters.
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| Fiat 600 at an industrial unit, haven't seen one for years! |
The day started with a walk down the road to Puigcerda, a big place which I walked round the edge of, lots of small industry.
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| Looking back to Puigcerda |
I thought I might get something in Burger King but it was shut, so I continued up the road to Age. The heat even at this time of the morning was enough to make me feel my age!
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| Age |
A steady climb through trees and I arrived at the first coll, a clear grassy area, very different to the alpine type passes of the last sections.
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| Coll Marcer |
Down and up again to the next grassy pass following the French border, unfortunately there was no sign of a Frenchman to taunt.
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| Border stone |
The path continued, contouring the side of the valley, above the road that snaked about below.
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| Pyrenean roads |
Eventually arrived at Camping con fosses to a welcome shower and a nice shaded pitch.
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| Dorria |
The beer was very welcome.
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El Tejido helping with the beer
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1 comment:
Dont let El Tejido drink all your beer! Nessie xx
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