Brora to Helmsdale

Weather today: Sunny, showers

Daily Miles Covered: 13.2

Total Miles Covered: 1013.3

Things of Interest: Arctic terns

Personal Comments: What a difference a day makes, today I awoke a little later due to an easier day, and clear blue sky, a little on the cool side, but what the heck. Today, again would be a trip up the A9, and being a member of the self preservation society, I intend to keep well to the right!. I tried to walk up the beach again, but because of the river flowing through Brora, I had to cross it in the town, so I gave up and went A9. There was a pavement to take me out of town, once that had gone the lunacy returned. This is one part of the walk I wont miss.
The views to the north were good, and likewise looking back to Brora. I kept my concentration going watching for motorist who don't know the width of their cars it seems.
Approaching Helmsdale I came across a colony of Arctic Terns, it seems they take great exception to anyone being in the same county as them, they were dive bombing me for a couple of minutes until I was out of their territory. Quite a graceful bird undulating flight pattern, with a screech to wake the dead. Helmsdale has a delightful harbour area, and when the sun shines it is a nice place to have lunch, so I did. Tomorrow will be 20 or so up the A9, yes I know!