After dinner at the Refuge, we were treated to a spectacular sunset before heading to bed.
Once again, my ‘one eared-mess’ ensured that I slept reasonably well, given that we were bunked in with 30 other hikers! Apart from some strange dreams, I woke relatively rested all things considered.
Through a combination of concerns regarding the weather, terrain and group ability, we decided to reduce the distance of the day and uphill climb from Soller by taking a taxi up to the Resevoir at Cúber. From here a short steady climb, of less than 200m put us on route to the next refuge. The sky was grey, windy and overcast with the temperature around 14°C but there was colour around us.
The view over the Col was impressive and from here it was gentle downhill all the way.
Lunch was provided by the hut warden and was best described as ‘dry’.
By taking this route, we went through a gorge section.
The short steep and exposed section had fixed chains for assistance, but was technically easy to negotiate. I’d taken advice about needed a rope here before leaving the UK and was glad I hadn’t bothered carrying one!
Once through the gorge, the pace continued at its very leisurely plod, interspersed with plenty of stops for photos, drinks or just to stop and chat. We arrived at around 3pm and gladly changed into sandals after checking into our dorm. This time only 8 bunks!
Dinner was served at 8pm (lentil stew), which seemed like an age away, but once everyone had showered and been inducted into Grandma Martin’s ‘Shops’ card game, the time soon flew by! Naturally I was the Milliner!
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