That was an attempt of bagging my last two Munros in the Cairngorms. I have to admit the route was not particularly impressive, especially after the climbing onto the ridges. Each summit is a vast bare plateau, although Ben Avon is topped with a distinctive rock. The route was mainly a very long walk… [googlemaps https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=19OMlwoWPBzQzdf3__ywykdUHRDE&w=100%&h=600]
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By common opinion the United Kingdom is one of the most secularized countries in Europe and the world. Many famous atheists seem to be British. The estimated number of Christians makes us a religious minority in this country. On the other hand this secular environment and the active attack against Christianity have made believers more aware of their beliefs and…
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This route was the second last in the Cairngorms. In the perfect weather I made it within 12 hours (as I’d planned). I left The Devil’s Point aside on 1 September because of the lack of time, so this time I’d included it in my route. This meant crossing a pathless slope of Cairn Toul and climbing similarly pathless slope…
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In recent time the British government suggested changing the law of succession as it is outdated and not fitting to the modern world. The current rule discriminates against a female in succession to the throne. Last week the BBC revealed that Ms Middleton roots reach back to an ordinary miner’s family. Prince William works as a rescue pilot, his brother…
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This route has been waiting to complete since last autumn. This Wednesday the day was long enough and the forecast encouraging, so I started at 7am from Linn of Dee car park (pay & display – £2 a car per day). The road to Derry Lodge is wide and even, but not particularly impressive – music from a player helped…