Saturday, 21 June 2014

Kingshouse to Kinlochleven 20 June 2014

After the 'quiet' night in the Hobbit Houses we made our way to the Kingshouse Hotel for breakfast. I had 'The Climbers' which is made up of:
  • Bacon
  • Link Sausage
  • Mushrooms
  • Fruit Pudding
  • Black Pudding
  • Tattie Scone
  • Fried Egg
  • Toast
Awesome!

We then went out side for our morning stretch and were joined by two young deer, breathtaking how close these fabulous animals came to us without a flinch.

Shona scattered some ashes in the river at the back of Kingshouse, again, to witness moments like this it's hard to explain how your heart swells with pride at the love Steve and Shona shared.

Next stop...Devils Staircase. We had a miles walk to the foot of the Devils Staircase, this was a great loosener for what was to be a difficult climb.

The views from the ascent on Devils Staircase are something to behold. All around are mountains that dwarf you and you can't do anything but be humbled in this environment.

Top of the staircase was very special and we spent some time here taking photos and simply taking in the atmosphere and enjoying the achievement of the climb.

The downhill is a long steep descent into Kinochleven. We spent the night at the Blackwater Hostel. As we were having an early start for the last day, we popped over to the Co-Op for some supplies:
Food = £20
Bevvy = £51

Priorities Sorted!

The craic in the Hostel at night was fantastic, we got talking with some guys who were doing the 'Ten round the Ben' cycle race, others doing the WHW and met up again with the 'Midge Muncher' from the By The Way Hostel!

What happens on the Way stays on the Way, but here's a glimpse:
Vodka
Gin
Red wine
Stella
Northen Soul
Table Dancing
Tops Off (men only!)

BOOM!

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