Aguas Frias - All was Quiet - not even a mouse was stirring - it was the day after the Storm

It was the first walk of the new era for the AWW. There had been 10 green bottles but the rules were now only 5. However the big bad wolf had huffed and puffed and blew the rain into Ken and Miriam's dining room, so there was now only 3. but we co-opted Sergio.

Sergio, Jasper, David, Frank M and Ros

It was dry at the start and even the streams were dry. The leader had changed the walk at the last minute to use the bridges across the river, but he need not have bothered.

We crossed the river and up through the valley. There we spied the nuclear technician's repairing Portugal's new micro nuclear reactors which had been placed on the hillside to resemble beehives. They were wearing full nuclear chemical suits.This innovative technology when fully installed will do away with the need for fossil fuels.

It was an up and down day. But the views were magnificent. And there were strange white things in the sky. We did see some of the regular blue stuff as well.

But we made it to lunch without the clouds falling to earth

You can see that Jasper is learning from Bica

After lunch it was upwards more than onwards. We eventually reached the highest point

From there it was all downhill. However the heavens opened and we had to suit up. Five minutes later, the sun was back out and some had to disrobe. Another 5 minutes and we suited up again.

And the beer was good.

Distance                   18.4km

Elevation change     520m

Time total                5hrs 10mins

Enjoyable                yes

Views                      great

Frank McEwan

21 Oct 2020