He's frustrated and annoyed with himself, but he soldiers on, albeit on low level walks. This morning we went up to Auchtavan, an ancient and remote farm town not too far from our home in Ballater. There are lots of ruins of old houses there (an old 'clachan') which would have been evacuated in the early 1900s. Three later buildings have survived, however, and been adopted and upkept by residents from the village of Braemar. On the right you can see the 'hingin' lum' cottage', named because of the hanging chimney inside the cottage. The other red-roofed building is the horse barn, and the slated roof you see on the left is the roof of the Queen Mother's Picnic House - a late Victorian building which became a favourite spot of the late Queen Mother for picnics and enjoying the view over to Lochnager.
I am leading the weekly walk for the ladies next week, and this is my plan. So, I had to get out there and check distances, ground conditions and any other hazards, prior to Monday. All is good!
Happy and quick healing for your wounded warrior. That's good he keeps pushing on, despite limitations. He is inspiring me to get out and MOVE. Thanks for sharing a window to your wonderful world.
Oh dear & it will a bit of a wobbly walk with his arm bandaged up. He will be very frustrated indeed. It could have been worse I suppose. Interesting info re the old buildings. Great names! Thought they had been turf cutting there but I can see it’s not a turf cutting area.
It sounds like a magical place- half gone, half there and still worthwhile to visit. Bravo to your wounded warrior- he's not giving up even though it's not easy!
Wishing your husband a fast recovery.
I love your narratives.
All the very best to your husband1