Auchnahillin Thursday 11 June 2015
Start: Aviemore
Finish: Auchnahillin
Miles walked today: 23
Total miles: 896
Here I am at the excellent campsite in Auchnahillin. The sun is shining, it's warm, and there's no wind. Pot noodle and tinned fruit for dinner. Tom, Margaret and their dog Dexi have taken me under their wing and made me a coffee and given me a tiny homemade stove for hot drinks and food - I really don't deserve such kindness. Lovely :)
I wasn't sure where to stop tonight when Tom drove past and offered me a lift. I politely declined - of course. He explained that there was a campsite a mile or two further on and I thought I ought to spend at least one night under canvas in Scotland.
Today's walk was on cycle paths and there was a bit too much tarmac but I'm really close to Inverness and a rendezvous with Sonny Jim.
The cloud formations were stunning over the Cairngorms and the sun shone all day. Carrbridge had an elegant bridge - hence the name I suppose - and I stopped at Tomatin for a snack at a general stores. The distillery tempted me but not today.
A short hop to Inverness tomorrow!
