2024-04-23 - El Camino Day 1

 

I was not quite expecting this, but we started on the hike out the front door of the hotel.  The temp was 58, cloudy and foggy.  The first few miles were mostly up.  The scenery is gorgeous but the walk was unrelenting.  We gained almost 1,700' from start to finish.  What is not included is the numerous valleys where every descent was greeted with another ascent that is not counted in that 1,700 feet.   

We took one break and mostly walked on for 14 miles.  Two miles from our next hotel, we stopped for lunch.   The last couple of miles included a fairly steep descent and ascent to the town we were staying.  After 5 hours and 20 mins, we had arrived at our destination!  

Here is a selfie that Shaun and I took with a horse.  I got distracted by taking the picture and the horse decided to nibble on my hand.  Fortunately no real injury.  

 


Don't forget to check Rudy's blog for more pictures. 

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