Therese, Linda, Sheena, Cenzo and Mary returned to work after their weekend exertions but Margaret, Jenny, Peter and John plodded on regardless. Having travelled 29 miles east along the Moray Firth from Forres to Spey Bay via Lossiemouth, the route turned south to follow the River Spey to Grantown. It was sad to be saying goodbye to the sea, which had provided an inquisitive seal and a diving display by gannets, but the Moray Firth dolphins did not put in an appearance. Shame on them.
After a photo stop to celebrate turning south, the Busega team entered the historic village of Garmouth – home to Jenny, Christine and John.
This post has been influenced by the Garmouth Tourist Board. Highlights: old railway viaduct and views to the mouth of the River Spey.
The walk ended at Margaret’s ‘favourite’ place Fochabers Cricket Club – second home to her husband Neil. Sports fans will be interested to know that Neil and John were once known, by their admiring team mates, as the ‘pace attack’, when opening the bowling for Fochabers second eleven. Alas, not really an accurate description then and certainly not now!
Today’s route was from Forres to Burghead, a mere 12.75 miles. Flat but beautiful, we passed through the village of Findhorn and along the turquoise, yes turquoise, waters of Burghead Bay. Positively tropical. Today’s crisis – John couldn’t find his hat, after Plan B dementia was diagnosed, as it was in his bum bag. Highlight of the day – Christine’s home bakes as ever (Busega Scotland marches on its stomach). Revelation of the day – Margaret and Mary don’t like apricots, general rejoicing, more apricot cake for everyone else. Maybe tomorrow’s blog will be a bit more about the walk itself?
Replacement batteries have been installed in the Mayega Children’s Centre dormitory solar system after a period when they were not holding their charge. The batteries should have lasted much longer. The staff and children were very keen for the system to be renewed as light at night has become very important to them for comfort, security and evening activities. Thanks to Rev Deuli, Busega Scotland’s Project Leader for organising the work, Mr Jochaim , the electrician and of course , Busega Scotland donors for making everything possible.
Check out how the Mayega hens are doing here.
Moray has been enjoying something of a heat wave. It will last less than a week, but Margaret, Jenny and John tested out their ‘hill legs’, and stamina, with a practice walk from Fochabers to Craigellachie along the Speyside Way.
