viewing entry : Wettest day on record

05/09/2006 20:53 by Justin

On our 60th day awoke to heavy and persistent rain which has only just eased but not stopped. Opened tent door to biggest midge swarm i have ever seen. Pleasant morning. Climbed devils staircase into cloud base and wind/rain. On the up though turned 800 miles. Due in fort william tomorrow so finish the west highland and start great glen. Everything wet still and now right boot has developed a leak so worzel style plastic bags have to be employed. No picture today as too wet to get phone out.

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on 07/09/2006 at 00:30 Rona says...
Hi! great to see you at the Kings House, hope you enjoyed your orange. My meal gave me great energy for the Devils staircase. Didnt think it was too bad. I thought the descent into Kinlochleven was wicked tho! Hope you didnt get too wet on Tues!!! Got to say I was glad to crawl into my very own bed last night. The dog made it to the end but has lost enthusiasm for the sight of her lead, I dont expect it`ll last!
Go for it! Not long to go now, good luck with the rest of your trip X

on 06/09/2006 at 12:57 Charlotte says...
Hi Dan, Well done on your journey so far - hope you don't come back with trench foot - the plastic bags sound very fetching!! Everyone says hi - they are pretty happy today because I've shared your secret stash of chocs with them. Not sure how I've managed to hold on to them for so long!!! Take care and see you soon.

on 06/09/2006 at 10:23 Stevie says...
There is nothing wrong with wearing plastic bags as long as they come from a good shop,make sure the logo is showing! You needn't worry though 'cos you'll have webbed feet soon and be impervious. Have found in a book a Potentilla erecta or "Tormentil" which looks like your blurry photo. Loads of love guys. xxxxxx

on 05/09/2006 at 21:55 Dean, Maria & Mia says...
Just, Dan
Wet you don't know the meaning of the word you should spend a night at ours, currently viewing my own personal angel falls in my study!! Maria has lost it and is currently harrassing the neighbours to pay up with Mia's mega water squirter (the men in the white coats cometh)
PS. they are not midges there moaning flys say no more, Mia will explain later.

Just, what is so unusual about holes in your shoes remember those trainers, gaffa tape rules!!
Thinking of you both all the best

on 05/09/2006 at 21:43 mum and dad hawkes says...
hope the weather improves, and rhe Great Glen is good to you,Take care both of you!!