- Blew the plan again today! 13 miles turned into 27 resulting in a short stroll tomorrow and more rest time. Am making the most of the good weather as have heard snow is forecast in the Highlands later in the week!! From Thursday I am camping so will have to keep to plan fingers crossed for the weather as have not packed my snow jacket and skis!!!
- Chef Tim made a hearty breakfast of scrambled eggs to set me up well
- Early in the day a chap at Helmsdale YHA offered me tea and toast - well it would have been rude to refuse so I had my 2nd breakfast
- The scenery has changed again to mountains, lochs and sandy beaches still stunning but very different. Also saw some decent golf courses.......tempting..........but must stay focused
- As I was leaving Golspie I saw seals in the sea
- Finished at Loch Fleet having just crossed the long bridge over this tidal loch. Could see only mud for miles - quite a sight!
- The Williams picked me up and we stopped in Helmsdale for fish and chips. Driving back to the cottage in brilliant sun we turned a corner and were greeted by thick fog. It is 10:00pm still bright daylight but cannot see a thing - never fear though we are back at the cottage
Monday, 1 June 2009
Day 3 Sutherland - Brora
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Take it easy Steve ... at this rate we'll only have a few minutes' stroll with you at the weekend betwen bacon rolls and lunch. Come to think of it ... keep going ... I like the sound of that! See ya soon.
ReplyDeleteJust as well you are walking - at this rate with all the food you will be rolling those latter stages!
ReplyDeleteMind yiou, I know that you are only doing it to ease up for Simon as you said that he is really unfit and he may slow you down. Very considerate of you!
Never mind the golf courses and seals, any nice ladies on the way?
Keep it up matey!
Andrew
Haha!! You will be pleased to know that you have 6 players playing this week... yes, silly to give Simon your password etc .. much better to give it to me as I will keep your team full for each week ... after all Simon never remembers to change his own team each week! Anyway, hope weather still bearing up up there - here in Fife it's getting cloudy & windy & colder. And Simon has been training for the weekend... he so enjoys those bacon butties....
ReplyDeleteWell done Steve. All sounds fab so far, hope there will be photos!! Seem to be keeping up your carbohydrate content - at this rate you'll be going on a diet when you get back!!! Looking forward to seeing Lucy tomorrow at torture session and she can update Tina and I (like - was the flight really as smooth as silk!!). Take care. Jill & Andy
ReplyDeleteSteve! We are closely watching your progress in bonny Scotland. All seems to be going well. Glad to hear that Simon got some blisters. Johnny topped up his tan and Tim had a lovely family break. We are looking forward to seeing you later in the month and as a bit of extra motivation for you you'll be pleased to know that our fax and photocopying receipts for the 45 days of your walk will all being going to Childrens Hospice which so far, as of today, stands at £140!
ReplyDeleteSee you soon
David, Jane and all the gang at John Walker Insurance