- John and Simon arrive brilliant to see them, the suns out and Simon has a suggestion to get me off the A9,walk country lanes, stop at a different camp site and get a lovely dinner at Susan's parents - well it would be rude to refuse hence the change of destination.
- We walked the A9 cycle path 7 which runs adjacent to the A9 on the old A9 through some amazing countryside. This meant we could walk three wide, catch up on gossip and their presence really raised my spirits after yesterday's damp squib.
- We reached the Slochd Summit at 1332 ft and entered the Cairngorm National Park. The sun now was out, the pub we stopped in was good and everything was once more ok with the world.
- Simon was unfortunately suffering with his knees and left us at Carr Bridge. Charles (Susan's dad) suggested we took a path across the hills through a wood to the finish of the journey. Thank you for the sound advice.
We walked through a forest and emerged to the most fantastic panoramic view of the Cairngorms which were all snow capped. It just took your breath away. Arrived at the new campsite at 5.00pm - At 7.00pm Susan picked us up and we went to her parent's house in Nethy Bridge and had a fantastic steak dinner and homemade cake, thanks to them for their great hospitality
- Suddenly the mood is repaired
- Thanks for the continued texts they mean so much
- Love you Lucy life without you around seems empty. Glad Mel is having a great time in Italy. How is Brad's new toy? Good Luck to Becki for her gym competition tomorrow.
Sunday, 7 June 2009
Day 8 Craggie - Boat of Garten
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Well done Steve....you're doing bloody well.
ReplyDeleteYou can take some solace from knowing as far as the weather goes it won't be getting any worse than you have just experienced!
Even though you have been climbing some large hills, don't forget, what goes up must come down! Also the trip is downhill!!
On those positive thought-provking points I shall leave you to your butties & blisters.
All the best
Ian
Keep it Steve mate. What you are doing, not only the find raising but all that you are putting yourself through, and all the you and the family are sharing is an inspiration to all of us, and should remind of what is important in the world.
ReplyDeleteKeep it up laddie!
Andrew
PS just to keep you posted, your footy team are in talks with Ruud Van Nistleroy...!
You are doing brilliantly!
ReplyDeleteIf you would like some more encouragement…hot off the press...to date, the Champion for Children’s Run has raised just over £20,000 which is incredible and wouldn’t have happened without your support.
I am still trying to sort a date for the dinner when you are a bit, well alot, further south
A big hug from me and a little woohoo!
Alexa
My oh my! Steve - what a pleasure to join you on Saturday. I apologise for throwing you a curve ball on the change of route - but I just knew that pub served a mean pint o' Guinness ... and there was a glass with my name on it! And, yes, I should have listened to you as we took off. Perhaps if we hadn't clocked 4mph my knee would have held out and the blisters would have stayed away ... but I did make it to Carr Bridge - and that coffee by the bridge tasted sweet. Keep it up Steve - what you are doing is inspirational - John and I loved the day, Susan really enjoyed the Sunday stint - and it was great to have all met up for a wonderful meal & evening at Susan's parents'. A big thanks to them too. When my knee was hurting, as I stepped it out, I said over and over in my head ... FOUR-LESS-STEPS ... FOUR-LESS-STEPS ... You are over half way through Scotland and doing brilliantly. Catch up soon.
ReplyDeleteHi Steve just spoke to lucy for an hour ,or was it two, mentioned you once or twice.!! Charl and me and cj and katy are so proud of you , you are doing a fab job. Obviously Charl knows the pressure you are under,haing just spent a weekend in Norwich playing Golf. Good luck see you soon Charl will have a round of golf with you soon love the buggs xxxxxxx
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