Friday 9 September 2011

Day 41 - South Laggan to Alltsigh (21 miles)

The Great Glen Way follows a lot of the Caledonian Canal. Now, if you've been following my blog you'll know I have a soft spot for the man made waterway that is The canal. However, and I say this in the nicest possible way, I found today unchallenging. The reason being is the GGW is a route for all abilities, it has to be. If I had more time I'd probably like to try some of the other walks in the area. It is still a very beautiful place after all.

I did have a chat this morning with some people in the hostel I resided at last night. They were very interested in what I was doing and had lots of questions. One question being "don't you get bored of telling your story to lots of different people?" and the answer is no. Every time I get to tell my story I get to relive all the good bits. As time goes by even the bad bits are turning good. So, the Caledonian Canal may have been unchallenging BUT I wouldn't change it for the world. It's all part of the tapestry that is this walk/challenge/venture (delete as appropriate).

I had a tasty lunch in Fort Augustus. And by tasty, I mean poor! It was mushroom gruel, sorry I mean mushroom soup. Ordinarily this wouldn't matter, but when you have to hike 10+ miles it is a bit of a problem. WC's are not 2 a penny! It highlighted to me the fact I'm now in very remote territory. Which is a silver lining if you think about it. It is something I love, being remote, so I'll not moan too loudly.

I can't quite believe I'm counting down the last days of this journey. Inverness is on my doorstep, as is Loch Ness. Keeping them peeled!

6 comments:

  1. Last Saturday but one Bruv. I can't believe I'm saying that already??? The past 41 days have been the shortest and yet longest days of my life. Shortest because they seem to have flown by, and longest because having spoken to you each day I have a real sense of what an incredible achievement this is - life's most amazing journey for you.
    Don't want to upset your day but there is the matter of a certain game of football taking place today....come on the spurs - the result could have a huge influence on how you get home!!!!!!!!

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  2. MUSHROOMS!!!!!!! THEY MUST HAVE BEEN HAPPY ONES AS YOU,RE STILL LAUGHING EH? BEAULY, ONE OF YOUR POSSIBLE STOP OVERS,,,,,,,,, MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS REACTION TO THE GRANDEUR OF THE SCENES WAS "WHAT AN ABSOLUTE BEAUTIFUL PLACE", STILL SO MUCH FOR YOU TO ENJOY, DONT COUNT TOO QUICKLY!!!!!!!!!!! HAPPY WALKING, LOVE BLOG

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  3. Morning!!! And it nearly is!! I should be sleeping, but had to catch up on your day!! Still with you bruv, even if it is only in spirit!!
    That could all change after 4.45 today........!!

    Good luck, keep striding out, enjoy the scenery, not long to go.

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  4. Daimon I think this problem of being drawn to the canal, must be that you were either a water baby or Bargee in a former life. But I can see why you are drawn to it, the peace, tranquility and slow pace of life and not forgetting the beautiful scenery.Yes agree with Grumpy+one they must have been MAGIC mushrooms.Where has the time gone, but they do say when your having fun time flys......Enjoy, keep smiling and walking, but beware on your next leg of the journey!!!!!!!!!

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  5. Judy & Geoff Foord10 September 2011 at 19:00

    We've never met but my name is Judy Foord,I'm Auntie Jens elder sister,& she told me about what your doing & put me on to your blog.This is just to let you know thatI think this is a most admirable thing you are doing& in a very good cause.Also good that you are enjoying your achievement.Good luck with the rest of the walk. Well done Daimon.

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  6. Well Daimon nearly there hey .... just no words for it. The photos on facebook are brilliant and thanks for that. You have such a massive heart and that shows by doing what your doing it is so easy for me to just sit here with my keyboard typing away with words of "well done" but you truly are one of a very few.Total admiration for you and i have met loads who cycle it but to "WALK" is NUTS !!! LOL wish i could see you at the end with a pint of doombar but hey .... mind you if i start cycling now who knows cindy

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