Log No 113. Tue 27th Aug 2013 - Kentallen to Barcaldine, 20 miles (1761 miles walked)
Well it was back to the weather I had before my break. It rained off and on through the night and while I was having breakfast but I had no leaks in the the tent, when I was home I had sealed the seams with a tube of cheap sealant and, to be honest, didn't think it would work. I'll reserve judgement until a really wet & windy night.The rain had stopped long enough to get the tent packed up but it wasn't long in starting again though it was very light and there was little wind.
I've also noticed a change in the light since I was last walking, I'll soon be cooking porridge in the dark if I'm to be away by 08.00.
Castle Stalker |
I was taking it easy, having a break every hour or thereabouts, my second break was at Portnacroish looking over to Castle Stalker and I was just ready to tuck into a sandwich when another hiker came along.
This was Bernhard from Dusseldorf, for the last thirteen years he has had a fortnight walking round the coast, 2 days travelling either side of 10 days walking and staying in B&B's or hotels. He was telling me that one hotel in Appin wanted £247 for a night (he never stayed there).
Jubilee Bridge |
Is this safe? |
For all that this detour was close to the shore I never got much of a view of Loch Creran.
Loch Creran |
The weather eventually cleared after lunch and the sun came out as I was passing Creagan Inn.
I have done very well, that's 2 days in a row I have resisted the temptation to stop at a cafe or the like for some refreshments.
Loch Creran & the Bridge at Creagan |
The 20 miles weren't too painful in the end.