17/09/2012

Day 17 Bettyhill to Durness

Another running day that didn't go to plan... It was meant to be to Scourie but I cut the journey short at Durness due to lack of day and a late start as finances are tight and had to go see the bank in the morning.

Besides that, it was a beautiful run between the mountains and Loch's, all with their own special personal attraction, statement and glory. It was hit and miss with the weather, sunny one moment then all wet the next, but however the weather played it could not wipe away the smile I carried on my face.

The higher I climbed the more beautiful it be came and the more we thought about moving here.

This was the spot we chose for lunch, which was; salmon, tuna, salad, jelly babies, coffee and the stunning scenery.

A few more climbs and more showers and I felt on top of the world, I took this photo but it's hard to portray just the size and glory of it all.

Tricia and I both agreed that however funny the name might be, but one place that really stood out as a prime spot to live at is Laid, quiet, wedged between mountains and Loch Eriboll, remote and delicious.

 And after Laid comes Durness the place we decided to call on for the stop. Tired, cold, wet and hungry all bear evidence on my face, but the smile is of victory. 

So including today's 48 miles the total stands at 1565 miles on day 17.