PYRENEES 2018_Part 2_START

Early morning starts are essential for all hikers! The new beginning is always exciting and challenging at the same time. 

The first two days we experienced: extremely hot summer heat (more than 40°C degrees), a sudden storm with super heavy rain on the top of summit where were no shelter or a tree to hide, and super happy ending when we run straight to a refugee which was located just on the corner, and we did not know about it at all. Great start! 

Resolution: every new day is a new adventure even if you were almost washed away from the mountain by afternoon storm. It all strengthens and teaches not give up to any physical and spiritual disadvantages. What a great experience! 

Stage 1: Etsaut (the Pyrénées-Atlantiques in south-western France) to Gabas (a hamlet in the valley of the Gave d'Ossau in the French Pyrenees), 25 km, total ascent 1600 m, total descent 1200 m.




























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