One of the unexpected pleasures of this blog has been the way it has grown from being a way for me to collect all of my preparations and information in one place. I’ve been truly amazed and often humbled by the many people who have got in touch to share their experiences, wish me luck (which I most definitely needed as it happened!) and generally pass the time of day.
A little while back John Dunbavin dropped me a line to suggest a way around that perennial backpacker’s problem of food that is light but tastes half decent (his solution of investing in a de-hydrator to use on your favourite dishes is one I’m currently testing out enthusiastically).
He also sent me a link to his own blog, but weighed down with New Years work it’s taken me until now to read it. When I eventually did, I was truly astounded. To cut a long story short, John has spent five months this year walking all the Munros with his German Shepherd, Skye, to raise money for The Anthony Nolan Trust and Second Chances, a rescue charity for German Shepherd dogs.
If I was ever in danger of feeling sorry for myself about my aborted Christmas trip (which I was a bit), John’s truly awe inspiring and humbling achievement has truly snapped me out of it and made me hungrier than ever to get back on the trail (which I will be doing in May).
John I salute you (and Skye of course).
