In our walk today I was reminded of the first time I took my German in-laws to the West of Ireland. The conversation went something along the lines of…” now if the clouds and rain would lift there are beautiful mountains over to our right’, and ‘we could stop to take photos of the lovely sea views if the rain would clear and we could get out of the car’ and so on!
Like the Eskimos have 50 words to describe snow, I say the Irish have 50 words to describe rain and I could comfortably used 49 of them today. We have to be some sort of crazy to walk for 3 hours (thankfully a short day) to the beach in torrential, sideways rain with 30km/hr winds blowing off the sea. I was battered by the elements and almost blown off the trail a number of times but we made it.
We had hoped to walk to the Cape Finisterra Lighthouse another 4km further and then back to our accommodation but enough was enough and we will have another chance tomorrow. However with the forecast not great for tomorrow Muxia seems unlikely. We’ll just have to come back again.
You lost me at “rain”. Huge thumbs up for braving that kind of weather for so many hours. Can’t wait to hear all the stories from this trip. Ireland may prepare you a little but your determination is remarkable. I’m with Clare on the Uber part
How do you carry everything? That in itself would be a challenge! From your photos, the views are beautiful. Once you put your mind to it, you give it your all! Our thoughts and prayers go with you on this journey.
Chrys and Mike
Everything we need is in our backpacks. My travel companion as I said is in training so she has actually been carrying some of my stuff as well to make her backpack heavier.
Catherine coming from Ireland prepared you for this! You have far more strength that me I might have called an Uber Hopefully a better day tomorrow ☀️
Well Catherine I can only say coming from Ireland has prepared you for such days You are great to have completed this day I might have called an Uber Keep up the good walk!
Well done you two soldiers! I always tell myself that covering that distance in rain is worth double points. Glad the feet behaved, especially when wet feet blister so easily.
I stand in awe of your determination and your personal strength. I hope it is rewarded with a beautiful day tomorrow. Sending mind hugs. Heidi
Thanks Heidi for the kind words, hoping for a nice day to visit the end of the world.
Walking 3 hours in that kind of weather shows some kind of determination! Well done, both of you.
Your feet are obviously holding up well this time around, so despite the bad weather, good news there!
Here’s hoping the sun appears tomorrow
Anne
The feet have been behaving beautifully, considering what I have been putting them through.
Great job, weathering through! I’m so impressed with your stamina! Best of luck for a nice end to your journey. Charlotte
Thanks Charlotte