Yesterday's walk - Aonach Beag and Aonach Mor. It was very windy, so we didn't attempt Ben Nevis, although we got great intermittent views across to it from where we were walking. Good decision though, it was very windy and John's rucksack blew off the hill when we were having lunch in a 'sheltered' spot - I managed to catch it before it disappeared down the slopes of Aonach Mor, never to be seen again! Fortunately the car keys were in my rucksack, so it wouldn't have been too big a disaster!
I was annoyed however that I went out without my camera. John told me to leave it behind as it would be 'survival' out there and no use bringing the camera. He wasn't wrong, BUT, there were many sheltered moments (like the one above) where I could have used my camera and not the phone. Lesson learned. Never listen to a 'non-photographer', especially when he's your husband!
We met one other person on the hill. Myles from the Lake District.
Lol - I love your narrative. Such conditions, such stunningly rugged, barren countryside, such a triumph for you against the elements. Love this image too!
You would be glad to stop & chat….i guess it can be a lonely place up there….good to compare notes too. That cloud is low….it really accentuates the remoteness! The mind boggles at a lost rucksack & even worse lost keys! A warning!
Oh well all good....wise choice about Ben Nevis and well done getting hold of the rucksack. Phew!!!! And the very thought of the 'might have beens'.
Hope you get some good days. We've had such a lot of ☔ over here today.
The photo is good even without the "real" camera. What a mighty blow! To send a rucksack tumbling! This hill has a lot of broken up stone. Really looks a lot like a slag pile at one of the steel mills.
You still managed to a fabulous shot with your phone! I love your narrative and am so happy that you were able to avoid what might have been a disaster!
I so much love your captures and reading your adventures, Issi, especially when we see either one of you out and up there in the rugged conditions. Bravo to you both!
Hope you get some good days. We've had such a lot of ☔ over here today.