Day 88 of the End to End in 2019 was once more on the West Highland Way. I knew it would be a good walk because we’d actually all done this section several years ago when Hannah was a child, sometime after Bob’s LEJOG. It was another good day for a walk with lovely view of Ben Dorian and plenty of insect life to admire in the wide range of plants along the way.
Bridge of Orchy is a small cheerful station, and even if the Caledonian Sleeper was running two hours late, a good place for a snooze or picnic lunch. It is now a small hostel. The Inveroran hotel still did excellent cake (and long may that be true) and was a good place for some afternoon tea at the end of the day’s walking.
Fast forward 1 year to 2020 and it was a still a good day for a walk. After three unexpected days staying in Tameside Hospital, it was good to be back in the valley and out in the beautiful scenery of Longdendale. I took a slow walk along a short section of the TPT. I enjoy the beautiful reflections in the reservoir and the clear air as well as seeing quite a few butterflies.
I understand there’s a local scarecrow festival in the village, but time tomorrow to report on that.
From the remembered bible, psalm 139: You know when I sit down and when I get up.
When air is clear and skies are windows,
I praise the Creator, air-maker.
When air is troubled and breathing is hard,
I praise the Son, air-breather.
When air is ruffled, rushing past, disturbed,
I praise the Holy Spirit, air-mover.
I rest here and praise the Holy Three,
Embraced as I am by the beautiful clear air.
JAL: 12.07.2020 on a bench in Longdendale.