San José to Las Negras; 21 km

It was our first fully packed day today. Carrying two liters of water felt this morning like stones in the backpack. We will adjust, giving it a couple of days and the muscle memory will do the rest i think.
We had a high climb early in the walk, with a beautiful view up top. The ledge at the start of the walk was ok, Debi doesn’t like steep drop offs in combination with worn down paths. This ledge had plenty of room and the path was sturdy, horizontal and not worn down.

We were glad to leave the holiday home dense coastal area with the many white housing cubicles behind. Looking back Debi said that it looked like a huge cruise ship was laid ashore.
~G

The route was pleasant, very windy at times but dry all day, how lucky we are. We met some people in the road telling that the area was very green compared to other years. So the area did get their share of rain.
The last part of the route, close to las Negras was challenging. By then you are tired and stiffed up a bit and the track was demanding. Volcanic rock, big steps in height, unclear route. However lovely views. We were glad we arrived in Las Negras where we were told to go to the supermarket Komo Komo to get the keys of the apartment. We were happy to be able to cook for ourselves and not have to go to a restaurant tonight, with the long wait for Spanish dinner time.
~debi

Accommodation:
-Hostal Acrrecife in weekend only for two days rent.
-El Cacho apartments, basic facilities. 50 euro’s for a room for two, keys to be collected at the Komo Komo Supermarket.
Phone 950 388 107,
cellphone 629 363 708Read more