So far most of my difficulties in the Spanish wilderness have come from out of date maps, marked trails blocked by private property, private property with a fence only on 3 sides and so on. As I'm trying to travel between water sources this can be problematic.

The maps are at least accurate about which streams dry up in the summer and which keep flowing but due to the reasons stated above you often can't get to them without serious bushwhacking + lawbreaking and the thick undergrowth is home to poisonous spiders and snakes minding their own business.

I carry 2 days of water at a time. So that stuff is frustrating but not really dangerous.

I'm still struggling to eat whilst moving though, so am testing different foodstuffs. This has effected my energy on return hikes.

Brian still hasn't stayed out over night. I expect complications. So want to take him where I already know the route well and have already slept, etc.


Peace,

kowalski