Strange as it was though, we all had a ball. Our little weekends away were a great success for us all.
Emily went away without us for the first time for 2 nights on Brownie camp. It was Aladdin themed and it seemed to me that many of her wishes came true in Agrabah; toasting marshallows round the fire, staying up late, eating food she'd never eat at home (well if we cooked it anyway), games, games and crafts galore. It was an all in Cave of Treasures of a weekend and she came back delighted and exhausted in equal measure.
Tanya and Niomi were not to be out done. They had movie nights, a trip to the safari park, cycle adventures and Sunday breakfast dining out. Niomi also lost another tooth (3 gaps currently and 2 only just growing in). T even slept in the bunk bed with Niomi for that true sleepover experience, and tried to catch a glimpse of the tooth fairy (but failed). I came home to find them both shining with happiness.
And I got lost in the Fannichs (near Ullapool) with John. We had a mild endurance challenge climbing 2 munros in not the best of conditions, although it could have been worse. And then the next day actually was worse, and so we left our munro count at 2 for the weekend. Still, despite the inclement weather, we had stunning views in the barren north, and enjoyed good company, food and music, along with a dram or two.
Maybe we should all part company more often? Maybe, but then again I have to say it was equally lovely to be reunited on Sunday eve, so maybe we'll keep hanging around each other for a few more years yet.
On the magic carpet at Agrabah
Going wild toothless style at Blair Drummond
Happiness is most definitely two ice creams!
Walking companions in the wilds of the North
A wee bitty dreich
Sgurr nan Each before we disappeared in cloud
Campervan 'room with a view' onto An Teallach
