Since getting to Encamp would be too much we treat ourselves to an easy day and Manel has managed to contact the refuge at Vallferrera to book us in (the only guests). One of the problems of the GR11 has been reception on the mobiles which is understandable in the mountains but it doesn’t help that in Catalunya there is a new system of centralized reservations which has a limited timetable to call which makes it almost impossible. Someone in “civilization” with time to call is essential as back-up. The refuge is being rebuilt but the same efficient and friendly woman is working there so we had a great afternoon and lovely dinner (best chips of the trip). No storms today. Colin darns his socks. A few nerves about the state of the snow tomorrow as it’s one of the highest spots of the route. Early start to hit the snow before it gets soft.
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