A run of regular trips up Ben Nevis is about
to come to an end after a trio of international clients has provided welcome
interest and entertainment on the well-worn Tourist path during August.
After American Marisa’s impressive romp in
the rain at the beginning of the month, I was joined by Quan from Vietnam in
mid-month. Conditions weren’t great and
the top of the mountain was particularly unfriendly with thick cloud, wind and
rain enforcing the briefest of summit visits.
We did find time, however, to satisfy Quan’s insatiable appetite for
photographs which led in turn to myself being handed cameras from half a dozen
other summiteers as I briefly became the resident photographer!
The Highest Vietnamese in Britain!
The clouds did part on the descent and Quan
finished the day bounding down the path and returning to the car in a
creditable 6hrs 20 mins. I now know an
awful lot more about Vietnam!
Last week, it was my pleasure to guide a young
Hungarian lady who lives in Holland and speaks 3 languages (mind you, that’s
only 2 more than do)! Typically for such a clever clogs (see what I did there?), Adrienn had picked just the
right day and it remained clear and dry all day.
Given the kind conditions, the mountain was,
of course, very crowded and a veritable snake of assorted families, individuals
and couples from around the globe provided constant accompaniment.
Nearing the Top
Adrienn wasted no time in shinning up the Ben
yet still found time to take several hundred photos – that was until her camera
ran out of charge! She may have been good at
languages but she was rubbish at keeping phones and cameras charged! Well I suppose you can't have everything...
We were on top in under 3 hrs and soon found
the hardest part of the climb to be trying to find somewhere to sit down on the
crowded summit!
Gardyloo Gulley
It was a refreshing
change to get a clear sight down both Tower and Gardyloo Gulleys and the clear
air gave us good views from Schiehallion to Skye!
The Crowded Summit
We left the crowds behind and raced down the
mountain (it seemed) returning to the car in 5hrs 40 mins which left plenty of
time to go into town looking for phone chargers…….
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