So, up reasonably early this morning although it was a struggle. A quick breakfast and we packed a picnic because there was a walk we’d been meaning to do and a Nevis called Ben to conquer.
Setting out from the campsite we headed for one of those shortcuts that we can’t decide if we should have. The “normal” track is slightly sloped whereas this “shortcut” was much steeper but cut out a large portion of the normal route. Anyhow, decision made, we walked and paused and walked and paused. Made it just over a third of the height to a glen which had great views.
By this point my legs were in a great deal of pain and I decided no further for me. But April said “Let’s just go to the next corner as the view will be better from there” so we picked ourselves up and trudged on we made it to the half way point and a beautiful waterfall
After this we walked to the corner and the views were simply breathtaking.
For some perspective if the A82 was like being smacked in the face with a beautiful spoon, this was like having a spectacular anvil dropped on your head.
At this point April, Toby and I decided we’d had enough and would start down. Rob on the other hand decided to carry on. He made it all the way and as soon as he emails me the piccie of him up there I’ll pop it on here.
As promised, here’s the piccie of Rob atop the mountain.
The journey down was equally as difficult, whilst you’re not lifting your body weight, the impacts from the drops were a lot worse. April slipped up and luckily was carrying the rucksack or she would have jarred her back. We made it down and think it was, all in all, a good experience. Toby didn’t seem all that affected; he asked if we can play football the moment we got back.
8 mile round trip, we’re upset we didn’t make it to the top. But here’s an idea of a gentle slope.
And a not so gentle one
So, we’re in the motorhome fed and watered and aching like a <expletive deleted>. Rob is wondering how best to complain about his hiking boots as he lost the sole of one of them on the way down. Thank you nice lady with superglue and man with duct tape.
We hope to sleep tonight.
