Military Road, Drovers Road, and AWOL Glasses
Day 5 Walking, Monday June 10 Kilbride Lodge, Tyndrum to Kingshouse Hotel, Glencoe 19 Miles, 43480 Steps, 9 hours Followed other hikers leaving Tyndrum up the old Military Road. Met Kristen who quickly moved ahead of the spread out group of 10. Never saw her again today. 7 miles to the Bridge of Orchy surrounded by scenery like western Canada. My kind of landscape! Occasionally others would come up behind, pass, and move forward. Walked all morning with only myself. Brain went into its ‘quiet’ mode and could think, or not think. Stopped for tea and shortbread at the Bridge of Orchy. Others arrived who were staying there tonight, as will Lynne whom I now will not see again as our schedules have changed. Told a few fellow walkers to tell her good bye from me. Three miles to Inveroran Hotel where the sandwich purchased yesterday was eaten with orange Fanta at an outdoor table. Other walkers were also taking a break. Next to...