So this is the 9th July a Friday and Luke – the Young Strider heads back home from Beinglas via the only Taxi for 20 Miles around – you know the score – pre-book 6 weeks in advance and you might stand a chance – but only if he likes you . 
I’ve got into nightclub openings easier .
But this taxi is owned and driven by Iain #4 – (secret password exchanged and we’re in ) . It’s a numinous experience this week that the only time I’ve been bothered to ask for a name – it’s Ian or Iain ! N.B The word numinous is perfect for what I needed – and was given to me by my first born Thom – my generalissimo of wordage.
Well –today is THAT day – 30 km from Tyndrum to Kingshouse – i’m told it’s less “Goat Tracky” but hard on your feet as you start to follow the flint sharp 18th-century military roads by Thomas Telford – and if the weather is even slightly dodgy then the vast & lonely inspiring Heather Moonscape of Rannoch Moor without a single blade of shelter is a little more exposed than the average weekend adventurist expects!
BUT ….. whoa – back up a bit . There’s a challenge to be met and proof to be shown. Where of course I’m going to meet a man who made a great claim to me last night. (Iain #3) . They say they’re just off my track as I start to climb out of Tyndrum . They are mixed band of wild campers, car sleepers and mobile home owners – so of course they’re early risers !
And God bless him he offered me coffee as well as proof from his flask of both types
Complete with Midge net and waders
Today’s catch
And so –with proof and a fond farewell – I set off on my long track through the early morning –: my first waymark being the delightfully Tolkien named Bridge of Orchy. I hope the Orchs 
are friendly this morning!
But little did I know what inspiring sights would come as this almost “lost world“ emerges as the track ascends
There is no one on this Camino at this early hour and I feel privileged to be here
Bridge of Orchy is 15 km into this walk and if I can be there by 10 am – I am on schedule to meet Thom
I get to the bridge of Orchy by 10:30 am – got to be the most picturesque rail station. I need to get at least a 4.5 km average to be on time to make the meeting with my first born.
Where at a particularly idyllic lonesome spot I leave a wish stone for my lovely Roddy at a roadside Cairn
Where if you’ve made it this far they ask you if you’d like to sign a board – which I duly did from both of us
Where after several sweaty miles I found a resting place on a bridge side with several travellers I had met during the day as we overtook, stopped and overtook each other again. Drinks, protein , trail storys and snacks swapped and a couple of exchanged photos later – I moved on. 
90 minutes left on the clock and I’m in good time – heading for Glencoe and my destination for the day – hopefully be there waiting for Thom – it’ll be great to see him.
Suddenly this dizzying, immense almost overwhelming “Glenscape” opens up – hard to believe this country has so much open space.
Happy as a little hiking piglet – I’m here 40 minutes before Thom is due.
And at 3 pm precisely –after a 4 change train journey and a long cab ride courtesy of James ( “I’m the gopher not the gaffer” ) sent by Iain#4 – My companion for the next 4 days arrives. Big Hugs for my lovely Thom X
Night All
Xxxxxx
Was kind of hoping you could have hooked some of them golden nuggets and brought them home. Bet that beer tasted good too.
Much love hubster 😘 enjoy the trudge with Thom 🥰
Enjoy enjoy enjoy & ( selfishly!) can I have a stone put somewhere too….me, Ciara, Annabel & Jess….not too much to ask!! Ha!
Love you
Xxx
Oh I love reading your daily blog, another great one….. glad to to see Thom arrived safely, enjoy your final treks together 👌👍