10 September – Summer Walk - Isbert Dam

Our second summer walk was from Tormos to Isbert Dam

 Nine of us today, including Jose, Berend and their son Bas

Once more we were restricted to a maximum of ten 

I had to turn down a new couple, because they would have taken us to eleven

Once more we had to wear our face masks walking through the village

 

It was not too bad at the start, when the temperature was about 20c

But more uncomfortable on the return journey, when it was about 28c

Half of the group did a detour to see the dam itself

That is why the walk was half an hour longer than planned

The heat and the scramble to the dam also made me feel a little faint

Fortunately Jo had a high energy drink which sorted me out 

Everyone was very concerned, but need not have worried

 And perhaps a little relieved as I was the only one who knew the way back

It has happened once before, and again on a very hot day

It reminds us how careful you have to be with both the weather and the terrain

 Despite that incident both Jan and I really enjoyed the walk

It’s nice to be able to chat and just enjoy the good company

 And the heat made us appreciate the long cold drink at the bar at the end of the walk

Stats

Time taken – 3.5 hours

Distance – 9 km