Day 9. 5th August, 2024

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Day 9.                5th August, 2024

Fort William → Glen Nevis Camp Ground

Cloudy / rainy. 17ºC


Today I basically spent the day walking around Fort William. Actually, walked is way too grand a word. I hobbled. Both feet are very sore because of blisters under each big toe but because of this and the way I was limping (can you limp with both legs?) the muscle running up the outside of my shin; you know, the one you didn’t even know you had because you’ve never given it a seconds thought? Yeah, that one. It was very sore and cramping. So I basically hobbled from shop to shop looking for a Harris Tweed wallet for myself (couldn’t find one I liked), a bag or wallet for HaYoung (couldn’t find one I thought she would like) and something for the kids (found something I thought they might like, but left it in case I find something better).



I didn't do the full West Highland Way hike, so didn't feel this was an appropriate finish line for my hike, but I thought I'd get a photo here anyway. Just as a memory of the hike I did 25 years ago.


Then I went to Glen Nevis camp site and chilled.




The ground here was also very squelchy but not so bad under the trees. 


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