Yesterday we did a single, well earned Munro - Beinn Bhuidhe. It involved 7.5 km of road and track just to get to the bottom of the hill - not ideal, but we didn't have the bikes with us, so just had to get on with it! The ascent was more than the height of the hill, as this one starts from sea level, but it was a beautiful day and a wonderful, scenic walk.
The bonus was that it was the Loch Fyne Beer and Music Festival, and about 5 km up that track, there is a temporary 'walkers' bar' serving cold beer and venison burgers. We stopped in by, on the way back from our hill, and without prior arrangement (phone signal very bad in the area), the first person we bumped into was our lovely son! Such perfect timing as our arrangement was to meet him at the campsite about 3 hours later in the day (we were ahead of schedule).
So, John had too many beers in the hot sun, they all had a dip in the river. I supervised ;-) and had a half pint and a venison burger. A most lovely afternoon of chat with Alex and his friends and that relatively rare commodity, sunshine.
On the hill, we met Paul from Liverpool, who only had 11 Munros to do. He started bagging in 1991. On the way back from the walkers' bar we gave some first aid to a lady who had fallen on the road and skinned her knees. It felt good to open our first aid kit and find the necessary items, as I have carried it in my rucksack for years without ever needing it. Although, that's how you want it to be!
What a wonderful capture of this gorgeus hunk! He looks a lot like you Issi! A fabulous narrative of your wonderful day, you must be blissfully happy 👌🏼
Well looking at your handsome boy he must be fending girls off all the time!! You must be a proud Mum & Dad! Your day sounds wonderful in every way down to the timing, interesting meet up with fellow Munro climber & even the use of the first aid kit.
What an exciting day! Great to hear you had the proper equipment for the skinned knee and that’s it’s the first time you’ve had to use it!
I’m assuming Paul from Liverpool was The Paul?
I have to agree with Diana, your son is a hunk!
What a great day - what a great narrative. And family time is always just magical - especially with a beer and yummy food! Could you please just remind me how many Munros there are to conquer, and how many you have done. Cheers Rob
I’m assuming Paul from Liverpool was The Paul?
I have to agree with Diana, your son is a hunk!
You are so well prepared. This lady certainly appreciated it.
Lots of positive extras in your day. 💛