27.13 Andorra ('Andorable'): Grandvalira sunrise with a full moon and sleepwalking editor. 27.14 A mix from other, later hikes.
We had not seen a sunrise in the principality because it takes place very early (huh!) and with the high mountain ranges close by, the sun is blocked easily. We identified a place not hiked previously that we considered might provide the sights sought. After waking at 4:40am, we traveled to Grau Roig, a hotel and parking lot in the Grandvalira Ski area. Our car was the only one in motion until we reached the boundary where we were joined by another vehicle. The plan was a good one or so it seemed. However, as we were unfamiliar with the land and we would be walking through the wilds (no trail), it being dark did not augur well. I may be the dummy but why was the editor following me? (We'd like to welcome the Russian viewers to our blog (the largest viewing block, recently): " теплый прием приветствия " The theme of this hike was a sunrise in Andorra, the Grandvalira Ski area. Time approximately 6.25am at peak. Grandvalira at about 5:30am one fine morning. The ...