The dodgy knee had been playing up again but a long walk was needed to clear the rustiness of the body since its excessive calorie intake from the honeymoon. These two Munros appear to be non-descript judging by recent reports on WalkHighlands so I waited for a clear day and hoped that they would be kind. I love the walk into Glen Derry and the path from Derry Lodge wends its way into Glen Lui offering lovely views up to Beinn Mheadhoin and its summit tors. The path up on to Beinn Bhreac was boggy but I was surprised how quickly I was at the summit. I met an older chap up there who was obviously glad of the company and proceeded to tell me about his 3-day supply of food and his needs (at 55) to use an old empty milk bottle to pee into at night. Aye, eh, thanks for that. See ya! The 4km trek across the Moine Bealadh to my 2nd objective of the day and the cloud had lifted so that it never seemed to get any closer as I walked towards it. Beinn Mheadhoin looked cracking and at the summit, the impressive cloud banks over Strathdon provided a nice contrast to the wonderfully clear conditions I was experiencing. Just an amazing day being out again. The descent down to Glen Lui was quick and offered a nice view over to Coire Etchachan and the Hutchison memorial hut. I must stay there some day. The sun was shining, the stags roaring and my 10 mile trip back to the car was a joy. Okay, the last few kilometres were murder on the feet but pain is temporary and memories are forever!
