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This report is more a recognition of my daughters achievement than a full on walk report as many people have captured the walk better than our camera did. The battery died minutes after leaving the car and someone forgot the spare battery....Doh!!!. So, phone cam shots im afraid. Well, anyway, today is the day that Little Chloe, aged 4 and a bit, completed Ben Chonzie, her first full on Munro. Despite not being the most difficult of challenges for the average Munro madman/woman, i was absolutely amazed at her effort and willingness with regard to her age and small stature in completing an actual Munro. Despite her initial fear of "those crazy sheep" and a bit of tadpole spotting, she soon picked up confidence and got into a stride up the land rover track that had me thinking "Im gonna need to carry this one soon or turn back" But to my surprise she truddged on at a steady pace with only a few water and snack breaks. It appears that the snack breaks comprising of "mountain cookies" ( Hobnobs) chocolate buttons and water are the perfect combination to send small children hurtling up Munros.
- Chloe in her new house making lunch
- Proud dad and Chloe
I also forgot to mention it was Honey the dug's 1st Munro. Here she is Striking the Obligatory Munro baggers
" Looking into into the distance thoughtfully" pose.
- If only treats where as big as Munros
The descent followed the same route up and was just as surprising. Not a moan to be heard despite my constant checks. " No dad im not tired or sore or bored, my legs are fine......can i have a McDonalds on the way home for being a good girl?" Who was i to argue with that. So off we went for a well earned bite to eat before heading home. What can i say, a proud dad moment. For the record this wasnt some kind of punishment for Chloe. The little one has been at me for weeks to take her up the mountains after she pretty much ran up Dumyat, our local hill. Hopefully this will inspire more kids and parents alike to challenge there own ideas of whats possible.
Thanks for reading folks
Greg, Chloe and Honey.