Dear Friends,
This will necessarily be short. Here’s all that needs to be said about today: very tough day. Thats all you need to know The guide book should break this segment into two days, not one. Significant elevation gain and very steep. Very. Now I’m going to get some much needed sleep. ‘Night all.
Walking Across Switzerland 
You don’t have to finish in 16 days.
Take some extra days; you wife will understand as long as she gets you back in one piece.
It’s better to finish later than planned than not to finish.
A plan is just that – it isn’t etched in stone.
Stop for a day at a spa on top of one of the mountains.
What other homily do I need to throw in…..
Discretion is the better part of valor…ypu are right. APLAN IS JUST A PLAN.
i,M WALKING ABOUT 40 MINUTES EACH MORNING AND FEELING GOOD….WE HAVE MANY MORE TRAILS TO EXPLORE. IBOB
John, I agree with Uncle Roastie. As General Patton said, “an OPLAN is only good until the first shot is fired.” Enjoy the journey! Best. Jeff