THE BRAHAN BOUNCE

The September walk involved what looks like a fairly easy stroll along by the River Conon around parts of the Brahan Estate. I say looks like because I wasn't there - having sloped off to Arran for a long weekend. In fact the numbers were a little reduced, but it is not about quantity,but about quality - at least that is what some people say.

This may be a bridge too far, but it certainly looks like the bridge is past it. It is interesting to note who is standing on the good timbers and who is not - Jacque obviously has hedged her bets a bit, with a foot in both camps.

They have all learned the lesson here - taking no chances with the timber - not so sure about Ann's trousers, though!

And here is the river - very picturesque. Not sure why Pam is looking the other way - was it something Robin said, or could she not take her eyes off Jimmy's fetching hat and cane?

From looking at the river, some of them decided to cross it - intrepid, or what?

Then things really got silly! I am glad to see that Ann opted for the beach holiday rather than the cruise. This is much safer and given that the crew had not noticed that the boat was still tied up, much more practical too. I can just imagine the headlines if this had all gone wrong and the boat had drifted downstream and become marooned.

This photo was sent to me by Robin, as I was not there and could not take any. It shows two fields, one ploughed and the other harvested. I have assumed that it is meant to illustrate in a stark and realistic way the endless struggle of man to exercise dominion over nature. It might also be an oblique reference to Hugh's absence due to grass seeding!

Alternatively, that could just be a load of bales.

And finally the weary walkers wend there way towards a well worthwhile west. Sorry that was taking the alliteration a little bit too far.

Thanks to Robin for the photos - sorry it took so long to get this done, but foreign holidays got in the way. It is amazing, though how all the flat walks happen while we are away and then the next one we go on will require oxygen.