Sunday, August 19, 2007
Number 46 Mount Keen via Route 172
Thursday 16th August
Alan, Wendy and I had had an idea to do a long, two-day walk for awhile and were really looking forward to it - so what could go wrong when Alan's detailed planning went as far as ensuring the wine was there to meet us half-way? Well, it's good to report nothing did go wrong! From setting out from Ballater the weather behaved itself and stayed clear and dry, which is a relief as low cloud and rain would have made these high-level routes a nightmare. I'm also pleased to say that 66.66666% of us did the route in style and went over Mount Keen at 928m high and and only 33.33333% didn't (guess who?). The walk down to the head of Glen Esk was beautiful, with the heather and green fields filling the views with colour. I must mention our unique B&B at House of Mark at Invermark - we were so lucky to be able to stay at this magnificent and welcoming house - only days before Bea calls it a day forever. We wish her well for her new life away from the Glen she has lived in all her life.
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