Breezy at Bavelaw

Back to the Pentlands this weekend for a Bronze D of E expedition. It was great to get two good walks and the weather was dry, although a little grey. I had hired a "yurt" for the staff to sleep in. It's new to Bonaly this season and I eagerly anticipated its delights. However I was a bit disappointed. It has been erected on a bit of a slope, and was rather dirty and full of flies. It also had some junk stored in it like wellies and children's toys. To look on the bright side, once we had got rid of the flies it was a good size to eat our fish suppers in and have a pleasant evening out of the wind. Shona, Carolyn and I slept there but the boys preferred the comforts of their own tents. The expedition went very well although the pupils do have to work on their camp craft skills. On the second day I parked at Thriepmur and walked in to meet the groups, then we had lunch outside the Harlaw Visitor Centre. The sun finally came out although it was still quite windy. And now I have arrived back at school where I am waiting for the bus to arrive. It has been a good weekend.