back to the hills...

Went back to the Pentland Hills on Sunday. It was exciting to actually get to the tops of some of the peaks! It was also exciting to miss the bus that comes every three hours home, only to end up walking another 4km along the road to the nearest pub. Yes, that's right, I walked an hour in the mist to get a delicious Bailey's Latte. Mmmm.

It wasn't the best day for a walk, seeing as the wind on the top of the peak was stronger than any I had ever encountered before, and the rain was moving sideways, but all in all it was a very fun outing!

We met up with a youth group of sorts, most of them visiting from other countries, and a couple people who aparently live in my building whom I've never met and a Scottish-local. It was great to encounter a young scottish local that enjoys the outdoors. I was starting to believe that all young Edinburgh-types fall under the "ned" category! Ha ha...anywho, enjoy the photos:

The trail up the first peak:



Me conquering the first peak. About to be blown off:



The descent:



Random scenic photo of the distance: