Day One - Friday 5th Sept 2008 (Cornwall to Scotland)

5am start to collect pre-prepared frozen food for sustenance between mountains. Alex very kindly arranged this.

7am - Depart Mandy and Fiona’s house to collect Nik and Robert from Exeter services. Then on to Fort William for overnight stay in Glen Nevis Youth Hostel.

Bill Haslam of Gwel an Mor has kindly donated use of minibus for event.

Mind numbingly boring motorway journey (aside from occasional witty banter) takes just over 14 hours. Witty banter somewhat subdued I think as we contemplate challenge ahead.

Spirits lifted by stunning beauty of scenery as we pass Glasgow and into Trossachs National Park. First sight of real mountains.

Everyone shares driving and looks forward to change of seat.

End day in pub near Ben Nevis with the brightest lighting in the world. Some retinas are damaged.