Weather today: Warm fine
Daily Miles Covered: 13.7
Total Miles Covered: 867.7
Things of Interest: Golden eagles
Personal Comments: The first 2k. today proved to be the hardest, as it climbed out of K/leven. It went up through a broadleaved wood to reveal after half an or so a stunning view back down to the valley, the whole of Loch Leven was revealed, looking quite photogenic, so I took several. Pressing on, I bumped into a young man from Sowerby Bridge, Johnnie, he was carrying a heavy pack as he had been on the tops, so we were evenly paced. We walked together until F. William talking about this and that, he wished me well. The track proved easy to follow, as it was an old drove trail. 3 miles away from F. William, I saw my first ever golden eagle, courtesy of Johnnie, it was soaring high above us, wheeling around effortlessly, possibly looking for lunch. Further down the valley another one came into view, maybe the same one but it was a lot higher. Entering Glen Nevis, I got my first real view of The Ben (Nevis) and what a magnificent sight it was. Towering high over the valley, slightly covered in mist, I could see the tourist trail up, snaking its way upwards in zig zag fashion. There were people on it looking like ants. Having a day off tomorrow we invested in a campsite to get a shower, and all our washing done. I am looking forward to an easy day Monday, as after that its a big push, maybe 20 more walking days to finish
Monday, June 16, 2008
Kinlochleven to Fort William (Highland)
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4 comments:
20 more days doesn't sound a lot but it certainly is when you've already done so many. All the best for the 20 you have left.
Elaine
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Glad you liked your card - Can't believe you didn't get 'Carls Burg'!!!
LOL - Anyone reading this will wonder what the heck we are on about!!!
Golden Eagles - WOW - most people can only dream of seeing these in the wild - Well done you.
Looking forward to you coming home safely.
Lots of love Janet & Carl's Burg xx
Maybe another miscalculation, should be less, I'll know better within a few more days. I want to step it up a bit now
Thanks for the kind words
Yes, I didn't have my thinking head on yesterday, but I liked it. Today I saw a Golden Eagle just by Loch Lochy at about 60 ft, fantastic
Al si thi
Love Dad
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