Wednesday, 14th September 2011.
The boys were allowed to leave a bit later at 0940 as they only got to sleep at 0400! The support team observed that they were not in a good way this morning; understandably they were absolutely shattered and anxious of the day ahead.
It was meant to be a shorter day but they didn’t get in until 1230, after climbing 9 Munros in honour of the Royal Engineers: A’ Chailleach, Sgurr Breac, Sgurr nan Each, Sgurr nan Clach Geala, Meal a’ Chrasgaidh, Sgurr Mor, Beinn Liath Mhor Fannaich, Meall Gorm (kindly sponsored by Sir Hugh Stucley) and An Coileachan which was dedicated to Sgt Andrew James Jones, and sponsored by Foot Anstey.
When they returned, Tom and Alex were in really good spirits, to the surprise and admiration of the support team!! They were graced with amazing views all day and better weather.
The Commanding Officer of Exeter University OTC (EUOTC), Lieutenant Colonel Nick Cheshire, Lucy and Henry Snell set up a wild camp on the saddle of a hill. Nick put out a line of glow sticks to point the boys in the right direction as they were coming down the hill. They were later joined by Gerry Lakey, the Training Major at EUOTC.
The whole team then settled down to a wonderful beef stew courtesy of Ceri’s wife Jo – it is really great to have expanded the support team and for the boys to have such great company cheering them for the last few days of the mission.
End of Day 45 – 271 Munros completed. As the team climb the final 12 Munros in Scotland, please show your support by encouraging donations to http://www.uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/decaidmunromission
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