JJ,

As they used to say in the helicopter business..... you are as smooth as greased weasel droppings when it comes to the ladies!!!!!


AofA

Hi Lynsey

Thanks for your comments, I enjoyed seeing pictures of you and the wee one on someone's blog. I stayed vaguely on route from Inverie to Braemar, apart from when I was lost, but torn ligaments required smooth and level so I re-routed to the Deeside Way (why is it called that, I only saw the river twice!) and hirpled into Aberdeen. However it doesn't matter how you get over as long as you do. You looked like you were having a good crossing in the pictures. Maybe see you next year! Liz

Liz I promise that's my normal walking speed! If you recall you caught up with me twice on the way to Sourlies.
Clive and Grant didn't get to do any fishing, indeed Grant offloaded the fishing rod part way across along with some other kit he wasn't using. Tough bloke. They got food poisoning and all sorts but still finished.
The camaraderie really surprised me and turned what could easily have been a 2 week slog into something I'll definitely do again, hopefully in 2014. With a lighter pack. And less food. And two good ankles!