Saturday 17 May 2008

Braemar Saturday.

Camped out last night near Linn of Dee and was up and about at 8am, breaking camp at 9am.

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leave no trace.

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Red wine, not plasma, honest.

In that time there was a steady stream of eastbound walkers.

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I tabbed it along the Dee, meeting and chatting to Challengers (hi Andy; who isn't John Manning).

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Some people were wary of the river crossing, the one I didn't do at Easter (link).

Met Darren and Dawn at noon within site of Geldie Lodge. I didn't have to wade any watercourses, which was nice. (maplink)

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We returned the way that i had come, stopping for a break at the Red House, re-meeting the couple featured in Cameron's video.

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Dawn set a rapid pace and we were back at the Linn of Dee for 3pm. I could feel hot-spots on my right foot.

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Leaving them to walk in to town, i was tasked with driving in to Braemar and securing accommodation. Finding the TIC who pointed me to the bunkhouse that Dawn had recalled. We got the last 3 places. By coincidence, i had driven past 3 Challengers walking in to Braemar. I drove back out to deliver the news, and to get me out of town.

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After the long climb to Braemar, Darren reports in to Challenge Control.

Video ramblings:

4 comments:

chasrle said...

I like the time-lapse photography :)

AktoMan said...

Thanks, Chas. It was just an idea to show all these folk that walked by my tent over breakfast.

ps: I've some more photos to post soon.

Anonymous said...

Fantastic photos Duncan. Mind, I hate my photos being taken. Also, somehow, you managed to make my boobs looks massive. Was this a deliberate man thing? By the by, blog write up complete. Dawn

AktoMan said...

Thanks for letting me walk along. That's one heck of a fast pace you set.

There's a few posts coming in, so it'll be a good reason to sit down at the computer and just read and enjoy.