I picked Sheila up from work on Friday lunchtime and i felt a bit unwell. Just shaky, warm and a bit nauseous. I thought it would pass having taken some tablets for upset stomach but it didn’t pass. To make matters worse it rained and was misty on the journey.
Arriving at Caethro i just about hung on to go to the Loo without embarrassment. But i felt no better.
Everyone arrived and we all settled in with a meal, few beers and glasses of wine and then it was decided that tomorrow we would drive over to Ogwen Cottage and do the Glyders starting with the ascent of Y Garn.
It’s a route i have done before but it is a worthy and picturesque route. The weather forecast was checked and it all seemed very promising.
Time quickly disappeared and bed time called.
In the morning i was still feeling no better but decided that i could do the walk. I had an upset stomach not a broken leg was my way of appeasing Sheila, she was a bit concerned.
Ogwen Cottage was a bit of a shock. This was our first visit since the new facilities had been built and what a grand job they have made. I remember the old green shed.
A beautiful day, and as you would gather there were lots of people and cars everywhere.
Y Garn
Unfortunately there isn’t much to tell from my point of view. We set off up the steep face of Y Garn and as soon as i put in any effort the shaking became worse and i was burning up. Sheila kept telling me to stop and go back but i soldiered on until we made the first ridge of the Pinnacles and then when i sat down i knew that was it. Complete loss of energy.Once i had had a chat with the others it was decided that i would go back. What a pain in the bum it was such a fantastic walking day.
Sheila and i got down and sat by the Llyn for about 1/2 hr and then drove back to Caethro where i spent the afternoon laid up in bed.
I have no idea what caused it and still don’t. To make matters even worse, the village pub has closed down The Bryn Gwna Inn.
So here are the pictures i took of the brief walk and a couple of Llyn Padarn later.
Commiserations Alan, hope you are on the mend soon.
ReplyDeleteWhat bad luck - fingers crossed that you've shaken it off now.
ReplyDeleteCheers John,Dawn. Better but not 100%. Done 23k this week but on the flat. Must have picked up a virus. A few Holt’s will sort it.
ReplyDeleteYou can pick up a bug standing next to the wrong person in a supermarket queue; or pretty much anywhere for that matter. It's all pretty random and I doubt there's much you could have done to predict or avoid it. That said, this winter just ending does seem to have seen a particularly high number of people laid low with one set of symptoms or another.
ReplyDeleteOh, nearly forgot the most important bit - get well soon!
Cheers Dave. Very much appreciated.
DeleteMisery Eck!
ReplyDeleteWell done for trying, Al - but what a bummer!
Gorgeous photos though.
Get well mate.
:-)
Thanks Al. I am pretty much over it although the next incline might tell me different. It was one of those perfect walking days and a photographers dream.
DeleteThere was a photographic club enjoying the day at the llyn, their gear bags bigger than my challenge rucksack.
What a shame. All the best for a speedy recovery Alan.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly was. Thank you.
DeleteIt happens. Annoying, but you did 23k the other day so you're on the mend we hope. All the best.
ReplyDeleteYep. I was not amused at coming down. 23k was in 2 walks not in one go.
DeleteThat's a bit of a bummer, Alan. Hope you are running like a retired greyhound again soon...
ReplyDeleteM
Being able to run like a retired greyhound would be a bonus.
DeleteRetired greyhounds don't run very fast, if at all, I suspect - at least - that was my thought process when I made the comment. Anyway, have a good week in the rain and the wind... !
ReplyDeleteSounds like me then. Which sunny climbs are you off to now.
ReplyDeleteSpanish sunshine...
ReplyDeleteGood on You.
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