Am Faochagach (The Heathery Place) by jamibann

Am Faochagach (The Heathery Place)

No. 131, achieved today, Saturday. Quite a rounded, featureless hill, which should have been easy (they never are ...), as it was 'only' a 16km walk. However the bogland on the approach and return was really hard work. Lots of deviations to avoid deep peat bogs and also lots of lifting of the legs in the wet and spongy bits.

Anyway, our wee cottage at Inverlael is perfect. An early start tomorrow as we're planning for 4 munros, so it will be a long and tiring day. A table booked in Ullapool at 8pm for dinner so let's hope we're back in time. And as for tonight, well it's chilli con carne at the cottage, with all the necessary accompaniments, and a glass of red. Oh, and a Gü lemon dessert to follow. Can't wait!

Posting early for tomorrow.
A great achievement!
May 20th, 2023  
It looks rather bleak out there. Your dessert sounds interesting
May 20th, 2023  
That sounds like hard work! I hope the view at the top was worth it (or at least the bagging rights)
May 20th, 2023  
An athletic goal for sure. Chili and a lemony dessert sounds like a nice combination.
May 20th, 2023  
Nice
May 20th, 2023  
Enjoy.... you've earned your lovely dinner.
May 20th, 2023  
wonderful landscape
May 20th, 2023  
I'm going to the mountains to enjoy life - this is the title of a tourist ballad, still relevant today.
May 20th, 2023  
That looks like a long and lonely hike
May 20th, 2023  
A nice shot enjoy your hike Issi
May 20th, 2023  
Oh I do like the simplicity and power of this. I did have to look up the meaning of 'munro' though and will have to introduce it to my bushwalking group.
May 20th, 2023  
wow so much negative space to emphasise the vast open spaces , superb photo Issi
May 20th, 2023  
You’ve really captured desolation here
May 20th, 2023  
Wow 'only a 16K walk' I would be on my knees if I walked that far. You must be so fit.

Enjoy your meal you have earned it.
May 20th, 2023  
Wow interesting place to hike!
May 21st, 2023  
In the second look at this I saw the hiker. Puts a different perspective on the size of that hill. I admire the persistence with which you, your husband and assorted others pursue these hikes.
May 21st, 2023  
Love this! Wonderful composition and love the story!
May 21st, 2023  
This actually looks like a fairly say walk until you see the hiker andput it all into perspective. Only 16kms 🤣

Your dessert sounds lovely and I hope you are it to Ullapool for dinner. I've been there, its a lovely place
May 21st, 2023  
So challenging! I really admire you adventurous spirit.
May 21st, 2023  
Looks like a Doctor Who set.
May 21st, 2023  
this looks rather bleak to me!
Only a 16 km walk! My Gosh.
Hope you enjoyed a delicious dinner...
May 21st, 2023  
Goodness, that's daunting!
May 21st, 2023  
Distances are misleading.
May 21st, 2023  
The lonely walker looks like they are struggling. But they really make this shot. Well done.
May 22nd, 2023  
This gives such a sense of the vastness of the landscape. Hope the walking has been wonderful!
May 23rd, 2023  
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