Saturday, 17 August 2013

On my way

I have flown to Scotland today, all went well arrived 20 minutes early to rain lashing down on the aircraft!! But in typical Scottish style, I had to put my sunglasses on outside the terminal, while waiting for my sister to pick me up. Have spent a lazy day doing what I do best i.e. pottering, drinking tea, drinking wine and eating, but probably well deserved after 3 busy night shifts and a 100 mile trek ahead. 
I will list now what I have packed in case (to go by courier between overnight stops) and day sac (to carry with me) and at the end of the trip will see what was really useful and what will be left at home in future (if this happens again??) treks.

Wearing
Walking socks and boots
Quick dry walking trousers
T shirt
Light micro fleece 
Anorak (gloves in pocket)

Day Sac
Money, bank card, phone, 2x phone chargers (want to use the GPS & this drains the battery so have back up power)
Map and WHW guidebook
Bladder Pac (to keep water in although it tastes a bit plasticky)
Waterproof trousers 
Hat with midge net & midge spray
Buff (neck thingy)
Waterproof cover for day sac
Small first aid kit (plasters, paracetamol, tissues, wet wipes)
Torch & pen
Micro towel
Pen knife (not sure what we need this for but it seems to have lots of attachments)
Sweets, flapjack bars, sandwiches
Compass and Kite (thanks Helen! To fly on the mountains)

Case - to be carried by courier (I am using Ginger Routes - £40 for the route)
2 pairs walking trousers
2 T shirts
Fleece top
Jeans, top and shoes for the evenings
Underwear and walking socks for 4 days - will try and wash out a few 
Toiletries 
Straighteners (!! Ha ha well one can hope for frizz free hair)
Back up snacks for rest of week
Kindle and IPad and charging leads 

So the bags are packed we have had a few wines and some dinner, early night needed ready for the walk tomorrow - need to be up at 7am
REALLY EXCITED!! ( and a bit nervous)








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