I have to just comment on my ongoing love for my favourite mountain - Lochnagar near Ballater in Scotland. This year's visit was marred by poor weather. On the last day of our holiday, having waited for good conditions, we had no choice but to set off with the top under cloud. It rained and was cold and windy... the cloud kept dispersing from the top and re-gathering, so we decided to skip the last half-hour of the climb and head down the fabulous path to Loch Muick. Despite these conditions, we had a wonderful walk and I realised that for me, this climb has become something of a personal annual pilgrimage. Long may this continue. If you want to see photos of this amazing place, just email me.
I also realised that the phrase 'it is the journey, not the destination' had renewed meaning for me. Much as I love that moment of reaching the summit and gazing at the views, the climb is a key part of the pleasure. Not reaching the final goal did not matter much at all. So the learning here: set off even if you are not sure whether your goal is achievable, and enjoy the path you travel.
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