West Highland Way – Day 3

Leading with this picture of me with very rosy cheeks is totally appropriate for the day. ⁣⁣

It wasn’t hilly at all, yet at 9.5 miles I looked like this! Bright red cheeks and oh I was so tired.⁣⁣

We’d tackled nature’s obstacle course today. A few people on Instagram and Facebook had warned that “day 2 gets tricky” I can only assume that their day 2 was our day 3 and oh it was tricky. ⁣⁣

We went under fallen trees, over them, climbed over boulders and navigated a challenging terrain. People ahead offered help to hold walking sticks and bags so strangers could get over obstacles and we passed each other uttering “tough day” and a knowing glance. ⁣⁣

On the flip side it was pretty fabulous with stunning mountain views, waterfalls, my first ever bothie, which bought a lot of joy, majestic woodland walks and a shower; the first one after 44 miles and 3 days. That should somewhat-reset us for the hike tomorrow.⁣⁣

We’re on a campsite tonight and the meals are just the big-comfort-food you need after a hike! Burgers for Stew and Mac n Cheese for me! ⁣⁣

Tomorrow they’ve even got breakfast sandwiches 😋 might give the midge-porridge a miss for that!⁣⁣

I don’t think I’ve done the joy of today justice, but I’m super tired tonight so posting this and sleeping! Catch you all tomorrow 💙⁣⁣

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