Today we woke up in the clouds. When we started walking it rained. All day. It was freezing. We layered up with all the clothes We’d packed and mostly stayed warm. This year we’re using poncho’s rather the rain coats. Not sure it was a good decision.

It was nice being able to tuck our hands underneath to keep them warm, but it meant we couldn’t use our poles.

We walked 17km straight, without a break (not even to eat our packed lunch) because it was too cold and wet to stop. I’m sure there would have been really nice views if we weren’t in the clouds.

The uphill part was okay (I love going up) but the pain started on the downhill stretch and the last 2 km were a struggle.

We are now tucked up nice and warm in a hotel, having a little rest before dinner.