23.18 Casamanya Peak, Andorra, another delightful experience.
The peak of Casamanya, Andorra, some 9,200 feet altitude. Another great hike, another great place in the country, the Parish of Canillo. The hike amounted to an elevation gain of 2,500 feet reaching an altitude of 9,200 feet over more than eight miles return. Because there were at least five false peaks to combat, it kept us guessing as well as struggling. Bear with us as we repeat ourselves but this country was built for hiking. We left Casamanya to attempt a second peak which added roughly 500 feet more, bringing the day's weary total to 3,000 feet, a magical number for us. A few comments about the country follow. Before reaching the words, we believe we have discovered a hikers' paradise, in fact, a lot more. It was a hike with at least five false peaks. Just as a person believes she's reached the top another peak stares down with a 'yawn'. A great favorite. We left the summit and went down-and-up to the sister peak. On our retur...