Spoke to the boys today. Back on track. They only walked until 5pm today and they call that a half day. Liz and I concerned that they haven't taken a rest day yet. We told that everybody who does this trek walks everyday as it is very easy to get behind especially if they have more bad weather. We would rather them be a little late and in one piece.Tonight they are in a refuge in Salardu. They have been out buying food supplies for the next eight days as they have another tough stretch ahead with little opportunity to buy food. Weather today sunny and 36 degrees.
Stewart has broken a finger from a fall which doesn't surprise me as he he has two left feet. He doesn't seem to worried about it. Derrick has an infected toe.The tent is working very well and keeping them dry. Stewart says his sleeping bag ok but he does wake at 4am and has to put an extra layer on. I expect Derrick is snug in his as he more sensible than Stewart and bought a slightly warmer one. I think Stewart was relying on his own insulation though from what I can gather he is losing some of this. His shorts are starting to hang on him. I have asked again for a photo of them so we can see how they are but I think they don't want us to see them.
They did let slip that they have managed the odd bottle of wine or three along the way, medicinal purposes only of course.
They have told us not to expect much contact again for the next week I will update when we have news.
Stewart has broken a finger from a fall which doesn't surprise me as he he has two left feet. He doesn't seem to worried about it. Derrick has an infected toe.The tent is working very well and keeping them dry. Stewart says his sleeping bag ok but he does wake at 4am and has to put an extra layer on. I expect Derrick is snug in his as he more sensible than Stewart and bought a slightly warmer one. I think Stewart was relying on his own insulation though from what I can gather he is losing some of this. His shorts are starting to hang on him. I have asked again for a photo of them so we can see how they are but I think they don't want us to see them.
They did let slip that they have managed the odd bottle of wine or three along the way, medicinal purposes only of course.
They have told us not to expect much contact again for the next week I will update when we have news.
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Unnecessary to carry 8 days food on this 9 day section.
Day 3, small diversion from path to manned Refugi del Fornet.
Day 4 plenty of food & supplies at manned Refugi de Certascan
Day 8, food available at Camping Font de Ferrocins & at nearby restaurant (see previous post)
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