Day 10- Azofra to Santo Domingo de la Cazada

Well, after three straight days of bad weather surely things would improve today.....wrong. Yesterday it was five degrees today it was as low as zero. Overnight the drizzle continued making the clay paths from Azofra to Santo Domingo near impassable. A section around 1km long took us 30 minutes to navigate through. Just when we were getting accustomed to the cold, wet conditions, the driving rain commenced leaving us around 1km from the nearest town. Sahra glanced up at the hill only to notice snow at around 850m, we were walking at around 750m. Undertking the walk during spring we really didnt think thermals or wet weather gear would be all that necessary. It seems like one thing after another on this walk challenges you to the core.
Once we reached Ciruena at around 11am we thought we were on the home stretch but again we underestimated the powers that be- time for the sleet and hail to test our wits. By this time we were both tired and wet and to be honest so overwhelmed that it was like water off a ducks back. Bring on a cyclone we both said.
Despite everything we continue to tackle this beast head on. While we only managed 14km today we are still on track, yesterday we did over the recommended distance.
My toe continues to be a source of trouble- not sure what the solution is- its not really the blister that is causing the problem its the toe itself. Before entering into the walk we really thought it would be a challenge- thus far it hasnt dissappointed, and its not the physical aspects that are the challenge- its the associated unexpected elements such as the weather or your feet.
To end on a positive note we passed the 200km mark yesterday, see photo below.
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