From efc55f1caa3f2df7e531763725fe28af0cf810c9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sebastiano Tronto Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2025 10:38:08 +0200 Subject: Progress on day8 --- src/av2/day8/da8.m4 | 49 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 46 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) (limited to 'src/av2') diff --git a/src/av2/day8/da8.m4 b/src/av2/day8/da8.m4 index eca4815..a593d0b 100644 --- a/src/av2/day8/da8.m4 +++ b/src/av2/day8/da8.m4 @@ -74,12 +74,55 @@ m4_caption(Another section of L'Intaiàda.) ![The steep trail](../img/27-1145-comedon.jpg) -The trail continues very steep, and at 12:05 we reach the -*Pass del Comedon* (2130m). +The trail continues very steep, and at 12:05 we reach the *Pass del +Comedon* (2130m). + +![View from the pass](../img/27-1209-comedon-2.jpg) + +m4_caption(View from the pass.) ## A quick break at Bivacco Feltre -TODO include also picture 28, 30, 32, maybe 35 +From the pass we walk down an extremely steep trail, initially very +exposed, then less scary. + +My left knee has been doing well so far, but suddently I feel an acute +sting of pain that almost makes loose my balance. This is not good. It +is also very different from the constant, mild to moderate pain that I +have felt when walking downhill in the past few days. But I push through, +slowly and steadily. + +The fog becomes even thicker, at times we can't see much farther than +20-30 meters. + +![We are close to Bivacco Feltre](../img/27-1254-fog.jpg) + +m4_caption({{{{{We are close to Bivacco Feltre, but we can't see it.}}}}}) + +For a brief moment I catch a glimpse of *Bivacco Feltre* (1930m), a +[sheet metal shelter](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bivouac_shelter) +where hikers can wait for the bad weather to subside, or spend the night +in case of need. + +![Bivacco Feltre](../img/27-1303-bivacco-feltre.jpg) + +m4_caption(Bivacco Feltre.) + +We reach the bivouac at 13:05, and we decide to take a break. We eat +a protein bar and refill our water bottles. Unfortunately we can see +literally nothing besides the meadow around us and the fog. + +![The view from Bivacco Feltre](../img/27-1319-fog-view.jpg) + +m4_caption({{{{{ +Our view from Bivacco Feltre. The guide book describes the place +as "pleasant and majestic". I guess I'll have to trust them on this one. +}}}}}) + +We need some rest, but we don't want to wait for too long. The journey +is still long, and if we don't reach our destination before 17:00 we +will probably be caught by the forecasted thunderstorm. We leave the +bivouc at 13:30. ## Al Troi dei Caserin -- cgit v1.3