Map of what's to come
September 20, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 68 °F
Prepping!
Sunny skies ahead! 😂
September 25, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
The ten day forecast looks rather rainy, but we've got our wet weather gear ready to roll and our moods will be sunny 🌞! Fingers crossed for at least a few breaks in the clouds...
TravelerI’m sure you will have some breaks in the rain! And you will laugh through it all!😃
Oh no! I sure hope the weather is better than it shows. BUT you are in Scotland!! The comaraderie will help keep up the spirits. No rain in Vermont for the next week!! Unheard of this summer. [Joyce Space]
Planes, buses, and feet!
September 26, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
So far we've all had smooth travels today! I've got a few hours on my own at our hotel in Milngavie (where the trail starts) while Karen and Sara ride the train up from London. Here are some shots ofRead more
Logan Airport
September 26, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
Cathy and Karen are in the air. Relaxing at Logan before my flight!
Planes, trains and automobiles!
September 27, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
Karen and I met seamlessly at Heathrow and are waiting for our train to Glasgow. Quote of the day from Karen “I can’t believe we convinced you to actually do this.” Cathy is already in Milngavie.
Rainy Glasgow
September 27, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
Getting ready!
September 27, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 59 °F
We take our snacks very seriously!
Day one in the books
September 28, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ 🌬 57 °F
We hiked from Milngavie to Drymen today…14.25 miles with a diversion to Glengoyne Distillery. No rain and the sun came out for the last 2 hours! Things learned… it was crazy muddy, it took longerRead more
Holy crap!
September 29, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
Today was really hard! We had pouring rain, beautiful sunshine, and 35 mph winds! We climbed Conic Hill, and clearly the Scots have a sense of humor because it felt like we were climbing up Mt.Read more
On the plus side... we didn't die!
September 30, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 52 °F
Today was like crazy, legit hiking. Climbing over boulders where you hoped you wouldn't kill yourself if you took one wrong step, crossing 8 thousand streams, walking across a gazillion muddy bogs,Read more
Sunny day!
October 1, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
We had an unexpected sunny day today! We were told that this part of Scotland gets 280 days per year of measurable rainfall, which made today’s weather even sweeter. 13 miles but way “easier”Read more
Day 5 in the books
October 2, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
We can’t believe there’s only 2 days left! Today was another mix of sun, clouds and a few massive downpours! One of the things people say when you do this walk, is how cool it is to meet theRead more
Day 6: more scenery!
October 3, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 46 °F
Day 6 - Devil’s Staircase
October 3, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
Today was the not-so-nice Scottish weather we feared. We hit the highest elevation point on the trail, and heading down from that was windy and rainy. Today was only 9miles, but the last 3 wereRead more
TravelerNice job, ladies, and so sorry for all of the obstacles. You three are doing great! 🙏❤️👍
uuug. Downhill can be tough and the weather too. So glad you are there together to support one another through the experience. I am sure seeing family helped at this point of the journey. [Heather Simpson]
Day 7 - all done!
October 4, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 50 °F
What an adventure! We truly experienced it all: spectacular scenery, wonderful new friends, biting winds, heavy rain, brilliant sunshine, blistered feet, sore joints, excellent scotch, warm andRead more
Off to London
October 5, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
Saying goodbye to Scotland and heading to meet our friends in London!
