Travel day

2022-03-21

I’m finally on my way!

And so exited – really looking forward to this adventure!

At the same time also a bit tense about the ambitious plan – will I be able to do it all? Will the weather be okay, what if there’s still more snow than anticipated? After having felt the weight of the food-filled backpack – will my knees hold and my strength be enough? And will it be all too lonely and too far from civilisation?

Anyway, I cannot do anything more than try, make the best of it, and see… That’s what I tell myself on the way to the airport. 😉

We’re starting out in beautiful sunshine and early spring temperatues…

…and arrive almost 20 minutes early in even more sunny and spring-like Edinburgh.

Luckily all special covid-travel-requirements have been lifted last Friday, and despite Brexit I’m welcomed into the country without further ado by very friendly border controll staff.

From there I take a bus to Glasgow, where I use the time until the connecting bus leaves, to buy a gas canister – and more food.

The friendly lady at the outdoor shop, where I buy the gas canister, asks me very caringly – after me having anwered her question about where I’m going – if I have a good and warm sleeping bag. Yes, I do!!

And she also confirms: no midges to be expected at all this time of year. Pfew, one worry less! 😉

Then I hop on the bus to Fort William, where I’ll spend a last night of luxury in a hotel.

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