Descent: 1000m
Rehydrated and restocked I hit the trail again after a rest day in Ibardin. Significantly cooler today but very humid causing enormous amounts of fluid loss through sweating, again. Fortunately, the natural water sources were flowing, although you need a filter and purification tablets. Easily went through another 5 litres.
The long downhill stretches were not to the liking of my legs and feet. A Swiss couple assure me the acclimatisation and body changes kick in after a week (but rest days don’t count).
Navigated through my first Pyrenean “pea souper” during the afternoon. I have come around to the idea that a GPS device is an emergency backup as the AllTrails app on my iPhone more that does the job and is way easier to use, particularly with the larger screen.
Into the heart of Basque Country now!
