Day 9 Boat of Garten - Glentruim

• 24.5 miles to walk today
• Another cold night in the tent with punctuated sleep, much the same for Johnny in the tent next door. Early rise and had done laundry, dried it and packed up before Susan joined us at 9.00
• We walked to Aviemore through the Spey Footpath a lovely stroll through woods and passed the new Spey Golf Course which looked seriously smart - another temptation resisted though!
• In Aviemore coffee and rolls at the mountain cafe, then Susan left to walk back to help Simon with the girls. Simon, it must be said, has horrible blisters on the heel of each foot from yesterday's walk and probably wasn't finding chasing 2 under 5's around particularly easy. Simon you looked in real pain, thanks for putting yourself through it to support me.
• John and I headed off to Newtonmore, passing the beautiful Loch Insh and then a succession of towns. We got talking about my reasons for the walk outside the fundraising, he was unbelievably supportive and constructive, cheers mate I will remember your words when the going gets tough(er)
• As John was returning to Simon and Susan's in Cupar, the time came for him to be picked up. Another tearful departure on my part, this walk is playing havoc with all my emotions.
• Finished the last two hours of the walk and arrived a beautiful site alongside a winding river. Simon and John had put my tent up when they dropped my stuff, thanks guys it was great not to have to put the thing up again.
• Another very cold night but with clothes and waterproofs on and the sleeping bag I managed to get some sleep. Admission of error number one, yes Lucy I also hate camping now!