“Into the mountains I go, to lose my mind, and find my soul”
After a couple of months stuck at home, my adventure bug was reaching an all time high.
Hungry for the thrill of a new adventure, I packed my bag as light as possible, taking only the essentials with me, got on a cheap EasyJet flight to Inverness and started my 50km, 3 day hike from Cannich to Morvich. This East to West hike was stunning!
Hiking through old remnants of the Caledonian Forest in Glen Affric, my lungs were filled with pure, life-giving, clean air… filtered dutifully by giant Scots Pines.
I was in awe as I pitched my tent on a high bluff, overlooking the magical and moody Glen Affric below. The valley was filled with moisture clouds, the colours a mix of purple hues, dark greys, sombre greens…
Just in time to snuggle into my warm sleeping bag, it started to snow… dusting the forest floor with a carpet of fresh fluffy snow and making wake up time a delight!
The following day, I covered 22km, hiking through the valley, alongside partly frozen Lochs. The trees made way to the mountains and opened up the landscape to humbling proportions.
After some solid progress, it was time to find camp for the second night, and a river-side spot was too good to pass on. I pitched my tent, cooked up some warm food and enjoyed the views from my sleeping bag. Later, after some snow flurries, the sky cleared and a full moon lit up the entire valley, allowing for a great photo opportunity.
Finally, on day three, the weather gods rewarded me with the best yet. Clear, blue skies, low winds, and sunshine. The next 18kms were breath-taking. I could barely make any progress at times as I kept reaching for my camera.
Open, snow-covered mountains, beautiful bothy, streams and waterfalls everywhere! Which was useful, given my water filter broke on day one and was drinking everything neat.
Stopping at a special spot for lunch, I purposedly delayed my progress.. trying to hold on to that moment… even if just for a little longer.
Soon after, I was met with one of the most spectacular waterfalls I’ve ever seen in Scotland. As I passed the height of land, water went from flowing West to East, to now East to West. As volumes of water gathered into streams and rivers, it was all finally pushed into a tiny gorge over a steep, long, wonderfully mesmerizing waterfall. It really was too much to take!
Feeling fully re-energized, rejuvenated, and restored, I continued the final 10km through the flat but long valley all the way to Morvich.
With a 2-hour bus wait, I was able to find a lodge and devoured a hot meal, before returning to the bus stop and catching a bus to Inverness.
Scotland continues to fascinate me. It never disappoints.
Go out there and experience that wonderful land for yourself, you’ll be glad you did!
Thanks for watching as always and stay adventurous boys and girls!
Eze out.
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