We took a bit of a shortcut to start the next stage through the Odessa Canyon otherwise it would be 9 hours long. The climb was easy up to the head of the valley with some beautiful scenery and spectacular water falls. The climb up to the Refugio was as tough as the others but there was no descent this time
Our only night of camping for which I have carried a cheap “festival” tent weighing 1.5kg. Apparently big enough for 2 (for that read 2 midgets that are only 300mm across their chest). It has to be the worst night sleep ever!! And to compound everything we could have hired a tent from the Refugio.
Left the Refugio Goriz this morning which was a hive of activity. Short climb up to the Collata Arrablo Then a steep descent into the valley leading to the obligatory 1000m climb before arriving at the Collata Anisclo. Couldn’t see a path down but noticed the red and white markers snaking their way down a near shear rock and scree face. It was unrelenting for nearly 4 hours and 1200m. Whole day was just over 9 hours walking which is a lot.
Across the Pyrenees on red wine and ibuprofen 