Rest and Recovery

Today marks a significant milestone as the students triumphantly concluded their practice expedition for the esteemed Gold Duke of Edinburgh award. Currently situated in Spean Bridge, they are relishing the pleasant surroundings of the local park while indulging in the offerings of a charming nearby café.

With anticipation in the air, they eagerly await the arrival of their trusted 1408 Scottish City Link bus service, which will transport them to their next destination, Uig.

Ensuring a seamless journey, the students have allowed ample time for their anticipated arrival, aligning perfectly with the scheduled ferry departure time. Although there is a minor 15-minute delay, the ferry is now set to embark at 1845. For any updates or further details regarding the ferry’s status, please refer to this link: Caledonian MacBrayne Service Status.

Nyot and Iliana enjoying lunch on the road in Balmacara.

Students Jacob and Arian on the road with Skye in the background.

Today serves as a well-deserved break and travel day for the students, allowing them to recharge their spirits and prepare for the forthcoming final expedition on the captivating Outer Hebrides. As they bask in the tranquility of Spean Bridge, their excitement and determination continue to build. Stay tuned as we accompany these resilient individuals on their remarkable journey, unveiling the wonders that await them in the breathtaking landscapes of the Outer Hebrides.

“We started our day by waking up around 7 in our tents, we then proceeded to wash ourselves at the river located right next to our campsite. We started to feel a bit peckish so we decided to have a nice wee breakfast. After this we then had a peaceful relaxing walk to Spean Bridge without our big heavy bags as they were placed in the minibus. when we arrived at Spean Bridge we found a nice park and decided to have an enjoyable kickabout. after our kickabout we got a bit hungry so we decided to get a chippy. after this we caught a 4 hour bus to get to the harbour in Uig to get a ferry to the Hebrides. The journey on the ferry was smooth and we even saw some dolphins. after we docked we got a bus to our campsite where we set up our tents and had a shower and a bite to eat. ” – Aedan

Update

The groups got the ferry and have moved to Balranald campsite where they will spend the next two nights. Tomorrow the group will enjoy a full rest day after working hard and having a long day of travelling today.