Saturday, November 21, 2020

19 November – Thursday Explorers – Col de Rates


 Eight of us today

Jan missed this walk

She is still recovering from the reaction to her flu jab

The maximum number has increased to 30

But we will stick with our usual maximum of 12-16 on each walk

Overcast and cold wind at the start

OK whilst climbing

But too cold to sit for long on our banana break

Lovely to see David and Sabine again

It was stlll overcast when we reached our picnic spot

But the sun came out just as we finished eating

Jose sent Jan regular WhatsApp updates and photos

So she could keep up with our progress

It was warm and sunny as we started on the return journey

I gave Jan a ring half an hour before the end of the walk

And she was waiting for us when we got to the cooperativa

Very enjoyable walk, despite the less than perfect weather 

Time taken – 5 hours

Distance – 10 km

Total Ascent –470 metres

Temperature – 16-20c

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