Another rest stop

Another 20 minutes or so later, another rest stop was necessary. No problems to the old backs; just needed some recovery time to release the acid buildup. And, of course, for another chocolate bar!

Here was a large altitude change which required a flight of stairs to get up to. It was a change from the inclined path, but just as tiring to lift oneself to the next grade.

The wind has died down, and similarly the drizzle. The sun was out, and it was a more relaxed moment in the Ascent. Hence the unbuttoned raincoat and jacket.

Despite all the external cold, I was wet with perspiration and my shirt was soaked through to my jacket.

That stick was very useful. But my garden gloved grip on it slipped often, so I had to go ungloved at times. Besides having to remove glove to take photos.







So here we are. Sunnies on as the sun's out bright.

My gloves off for reasons mentioned earlier.

All smiles.

I think this was a hut above the Sixth Station.







Aah.

This was one of those very comfortable resting seats we used along the way. Excellent idea to place them there.











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