Wednesday 18 September 2013

I can cook


Well day 9 of the dd daunder dawned and it was still raining, even the proper breakfast didn't brighten their spirits.  The walk was more of the same, rain,snow, wading through rivers (mr s this time) with the addition of a strange screaming in the woods before the Corrieyairack Pass ....

The support team was joined by the missus who met the walkers for one of their many beer/coffee breaks.  Monster and mini munch took a trip on the Loch Ness Crusie to hunt for Nessie.  As usual we were late and had to walk fast - monstertold me to slowdown as i was goingtoo fastfor his little legs.  Alas no Nessie was spotted although monster insisted the splashing across the boat was Nessie swimming under the boat.  Both munches entertained the American tourists on our boat by hair pulling and giggling.  Their photos were taken numerous times and monster told one lady that here video ofnessie was pretend much her surprise.  They then both fell asleep! We finished off with ice creams in the rain.

I am extremely proud of myself for making a really tasty venison stew (ably assisted by the missus) and then we were treated to back packer games and Germans wearing nothing but a sock and a tartan turban.

Breakfast on Tuesday was an all together stressful experience that nearly ended in a Japanese tourist pilfering the breakfast supplies.  It was still raining, even hotchocolatesand rum didn't lift mr S's spirits.  The munches were treated to knitted dinosaurs in the cute little highland shop and we had lunch in a highland cow cafe at redfern.  I even had a gluten free bacon and egg roll.  Munch woke up in time for ice cream.

Arrival at Splean bridge campsite wasn't quite as joyful as our arrival at Morag's lodge, it was still raining, Monster stood under the water tap fully clothed and was drenched within 5 minutes of us getting out the van, midges were every where but it did have inside toilets.  The dad added some extra mileage and walked to the coast with the vet so can now say he has done the coast to coast.

We said good bye to the vet, missus and murphy and settled down for a very cold night.  

Wednesday the rest day dawned and the intrepid trio embarked on a 21 mile oddessey toSkye, up and down some of the steepest hills, across the Glen Elg ferry (thank you to the guys for giving free passage) and finally got to Broadford and yes it was still raining.

Missy V and I made and executive decision and booked us in to the Sligachcan Bunk house - we do not want to be cold anymore!  Many thanks to the owners for their hospitality and mouse trap.  The open fire, kitchen and hot showers have really helped.  Chicken curry for tea.  Cousin m has arrived and he is already responsible for breaking the van, the van keys and dropping mini munch on his head.  This could be a dangerous four days.

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Jen xx



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