Will and I embarked today on a 5 day, 4 night hiking loop called Ruta del Estanys Amagats (‘route of the hidden lakes’). These are Killian Jornet’s home hills. Apparently we will pass through valleys that have been declared UNESCO world heritage sites. Every night we will stay in a fully supported mountain hut. The trailhead was a 20 min drive from our house, up in the hills. Hallelujah!!
Covered a lot of ground today. We have arrived at the first refugi (aka mountain hut). Great weather. Happy, tired, chilling. Saw only two other hikers at the very end. Had crepes and smoothies along the way, in a tiny town, at our very magical Catalonian crepe store. Saw loads of trail side mushrooms. Views galore. Felt like shepherds as we traveled through farm country and into the mountains. It’s a joy to spend this kind of time with Will. Endless chats. Concluded my life advice for the 20’s can be summarized by the spirit of “don’t buy a couch”. I’m so lucky to have a kid that likes doing this kind thing for fun, with their mother!! At age 14!!
Shroomies!!
The refugi is mildly hopping though not crowded. I’m not used to being in close quarters with so many other humans (!!) but no complaints since evenings are very chilly now. And someone downstairs is cooking our warm dinner.
Killian sends best wishes.
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