We met up at Aviemore and then road-yomped seven miles to the Cairngorm Lodge SHYA where both Carl and Lynsey were also staying. A very pleasant evening followed.
Next day we headed east (East is good) to Alan’s completely not spontaneous Cheese & Wine Party which, as always, proved to be good fun, although slightly chilly.
Okay, it was bloody freezing. Nowt new there.
Next day we enjoyed a marvellous walk over the tops in the general direction of Braemar, stopping to spend a very windy night at a sheltered pitch just large enough to squeeze our tents in:
We were up early-ish next morning to continue our glorious walk over some high ground where we spotted an interesting installation - I think it was something to do with a university:
Then, via Braemar, to Callater - to enjoy the unrivalled hospitality of Bill & Co.
The evening included drinks, dinner, a birthday party, a fashion show, poetry recitations, the occasional odd song (some were VERY odd) – it was an evening in agreeable company.
In fact it relaxed some guests so much that they fell asleep, mid-conversation. Amazing really.
Next day, the walk over Lochnagar in snow was fun…shame you couldn’t see a right lot:
Our camp spot by Loch Muick that night was a little lumpy but otherwise fine.
Then there was Tarfside. Well….. all I can say in mitigation is that I don’t drink whiskey.
Tarfside is always full of jollity, fun and cheerfulness:
More intense relaxation followed….some were so relaxed they couldn’t keep their eyes open. I wonder why…
Which reminds me: Belated Happy Birthday Lynsey!
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