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The wind and the helpful bus driver

The wind and the helpful bus driver


Postby critchlowsg » Sat Sep 29, 2012 5:09 pm

Route description: West Highland Way

Date walked: 25/09/2012

Time taken: 1 day

Distance: 18 km

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I was on the bus and wanting to walk across Rannoch Moor. It was extremely windy and the bus driver said "make sure you have the wind at your back"
I was planning to go from Bridge of Orchy North across the moor, but when I saw the trees nearly bent double by the wind and in my direction, I asked the driver could he drop me near Kingshouse instead. Walking the moor the other way with the wind at my back was very much more pleasant and indeed I was bowled along by the wind. Others coming the other way were having much more difficulty. I really appreciated the bus drivers comments! Steve Critchlow
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