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hey guys, i've finally broke my duck and bagged me some munros
before i start, i do have to say that i was unready for a walk of this nature! unfortunately i didnt find this out till half way up Corrie Fee!! ... but, i made it to both peaks, and im one happy walker tonight!!
started off at half past 10 this morning, the forecast was for light rain, but the sun was shining when i started.
took this one on the way into the forest.
made it out of the forest and stood in awe at the task ahead of me! i took a nice panorama picture but it's way to big to be uploading!
made it to the waterfall at Corrie Fee (after several breaks)
then i realised i wasnt prepared for this climb, but i managed to dig in and pull myself up the mountain... more stops than starts, but when i got to the top, i did my own little 'Rocky on the Philadelphia steps'
after soaking in the view, i looked over at Driesh... i could do this!! so off i set, i saw the rocky climb up to the summit, and i saw the path down, i managed to convince myself to go for it and set off for the top. again it was more stop than start, but standing on loose stones on the side of a huge drop gave me the nudge i needed to get up. i finally made it up after 4 and a half hours, and i had a great sense of achievement when i was sitting in the shelter having a well deserved coffee!
by this time, i had my breath back and was feeling good, so i set off for the car. this was the worst part of the day! that track down the mountain was a nightmare! my knees hurt like hell after the descent! but when i got back to the car and looked back, you couldnt wipe the smile off my face with a hammer!!
special mention to the two guys from Aberdeen grabbing their first munro's too! had a good chat with one on the way up, but had to let him go on ahead (i was slowing him down lol) and the guy i exchanged handshakes with at the top of Driech as we congratulated each other
all in all a great day, i will pay for it in the morning