Yesterday we climbed Morrone. Morrone (870 m) is not just a simple hill to me. It was here that between 1967 and 1969 dad and his team built and erected a radio hut and a radio transmission mast (designed to improve communications in the Cairngorms and aid the Mountain Rescue Teams) - no mean feat given the height and the terrain. Since then there have been lots of communication additions on the top of Morrone, including this rather magnificent mast.
So, a very special place for me, and yesterday was a magnificent day to visit the summit and try out our new snow shoes.
You take such incredible photos Issi....this s well as being very personal is just incredible in picture & story. Your dad will love to see this one...a great legacy for his career for all to see. What a asset to the community that must have been. The lone figure just accentuates the height & grandeur.
You could be on the moon if it wasn’t in the picture already!
What a great shot and story. Quite an achievement and a proud moment for your family to be part of building of the mast. I am sure your Dad will love looking at this photo, it will bring back memories.
Fabulous capture. Your inclusion of your hubby (I presume) illustrates the size of the mast. How wonderful to have first hand knowledge of the history of the area.
I mean, you have the man, the structure (for scale), and the MOON. Amazing shot.Also, thank you for sharing the history as it relates to your Dad. Makes me smile.
You could be on the moon if it wasn’t in the picture already!
Have just discovered that I can dictate rather than type my comment. Eureka!