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I did! Haha, I was actually thinking about ending this video with mentioning it 😁

Thank you for watching, I am glad you enjoyed it! :)

Thank you so much, I am glad you enjoyed it :) So I am originally from Czech Republic, but I lived most of my life in Germany and that is where I learned English. Now I live in Scotland and I pick up some pronunciations there as well. So my accent is quite a mix I guess, I don't really like it but I am glad it doesn't sound that bad for others :D

I am sure you would love exploring this area and visiting Ben Alder Cottage. It is so beautiful and yet you know that if you just follow the shores of Loch Ericht you reach civilisation without problems. It is definitely a feeling of freedom when I do this on my own, I also always feel so proud and empowered :D When you go for a hike with someone else you just never make your own decisions 100%, so if nothing goes wrong and you managed completely on your own, that is just the best feeling ever. And regarding the bothies, the first moment when I open the door is always scary, because you never know who is inside, maybe someone creepy? It never happened and probably as a woman you are safer in a bothy than somewhere in the city walking down the streets at night, but still I have respect. Once you stay for a while in the bothy and you go in and out for a wee or water, it feels like entering your own wee cottage. But in the night I still sometimes think there will be some ghosts waiting :D I once stayed on the Isle of Rum at Guirdil bothy, it was beautiful, but it was so cold and I definitely was scared that night, can't even properly explain why. Didn't manage to sleep that night at all, so I am definitely not 100% confident yet. :)

@walkstheshire @walkstheshire thank you so much for your thoughtful reply. Yes I am putting Ben Alder on my 'to visit' list for sure. I do agree that it probably is safer in many ways staying somewhere remote compared to staying in a city, and that most of the fears are based in the imagination! Like two headed stags in the dark 😂 I guess my first worry would be staying warm and having enough supplies, and then who I might meet at a bothy, or even being too lonely if its empty. I really hope to do it one day in the near future. I checked out another of your journeys today and enjoy the introduction style of having atmospheric scenes without talking, it works really well. Have you visited the Tomich area, near Inverness? I'm also keen to visit and explore there as it has history relating to where the golden retriever dog breed was developed, amongst some amazing natural landscapes.

Thank you so much! That means a lot :)

That is a shame to hear! But I am glad this video reminded you of your planned hike, I am sure you will love it. It would be interesting to hear how the path above the Bealach is during winter if you decide to take that route. The path along the shores is great too, but it doesn't change scenery that much. And the first part after leaving the bothy towards Dalwhinnie is a bit narrow, I slipped and almost rolled down to the shores, since my backpack was so heavy and I was pulled down. Luckily managed to come to a halt :D The hostel is one of my fav hostels in Scotland. The main common area is so cosy and makes everybody chat. Would love to come and sit next to the fire soon again! I hope your foot is better and you will have a great time!

@@walkstheshire Yes could be challenging in the winter if there is snow on the ground and the path does climb to a fair height. Micro spikes packed though so would be prepared. Were you at the bothy solo? It is supposedly the most haunted bothy in Scotland but clearly you never experienced anything spooky.

Thank you! And that is so true, not just the mountains, but the rolling hills and villages too. On my coach tours we often drive along the road from Blairgowrie to Dunkeld and that is just one of the most picturesque little drives I think :)

Caroline, I remember what a great night we had! I knew Douglas wanted to cook that evening, but I didn't expect him to do a five course dinner :D The moment he started baking the cake was just fabulous. I hope you had another lovely day at the hostel, I think I remember that you stayed another night? Thinking about it makes me want to come back soon! If you ever want to go on a walk together let me know, I am glad to have some company xx

Thank you so much for watching, I am glad you enjoyed :)

Thank you so much for watching! xx

Thank you so much! It was a very chilled day 😊 unfortunately, it didn’t get a lot of views, but I am grateful the ones who watched it liked it 🥰 I will visit Ireland next year for my sisters wedding, stayed and worked in Killybegs many years ago for a while and absolutely loved it xx

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Glad you enjoyed watching it :) And yes, you should definetely visit! It's just dreamy, and Scotland will be happy to have you here xx

Thank you for watching. The whole Royal Deeside is just beautiful in Autumn, but I think Ballater will still be my favourite village there xx

@@josephhe4666 thank you 😊😊

@@eynesprayer thank you 🤗

Oh and and let me just say: Waterproof socks. They've been a game changer for me. I let my normal socks get soaked on the first day then second and third days I wore the waterproof socks in my wringing wet boots 👍

Thank you! Haha yes it was just to make the connection with Ballater and the Royal Deeside. The next videos will be Royals free for sure xx

That is so wonderful to hear. Thank you :)

This comment really touched me. Thank you so much. To create videos like a small piece of art, a poem is what I want to achieve one day, and to read that this video already feels like one really means a lot to me. I hope I can continue creating videos and inspiring others with my love for this beautiful place. Grüße nach Deutschland!

Thank you so much! I feel better and worse, going up and down like those hills :) It's time for another escape I believe. So great to hear that you stayed in that bothy too. I think that's one magical thing about them, to spend a night there and to either feel the presence of the previous wanderer, to read about them in the guest book or to then meet them randomly, like here on youtube! And oh yes, those midges were on fire...

Thank you so much!

I can relate! Have been there so many times as well but I am always happy when I find it on my itinerary :)

Thank you so much for your words 🙏 I could relate to every single one of them. Being outdoors truly is the best medicine. It might not work as a final solution for deep and long lasting struggles, but as you say, it definitely recharges our batteries to help us dealing with our wounded hearts and minds. I want to explore the north of England very soon! Would love to visit Cumbria and the Lake District. But I agree, Scotland is where the heart lies 💚 Thank you for your kind words on my video, they mean a lot. I try to improve with every video I post and I am happy to see that it works 😊

Thank you so much! I also stumbled upon this pass quite randomly while searching for a bothy that’s easy to reach via train + walk as I don’t drive. I think if the Minigaig Pass was on walkhighlands, more people would do it. But you are right, I was so glad that it’s lesser known as I enjoyed this remoteness so much! Thank you for your kind comment, people in Scotland definitely make me feel more than welcome 😍

That sounds like a great idea, thank you 🤗 just need to find the balls to do that 😄

A great music video to get you in the mood and you will understand the writing at the end of the video is BLUT by Atrocity on TH-cam. Halt Wanderer halt, geh langsam hier.....

Thank you so much! 😊 always appreciate a positive feedback from fellow TH-camrs 🤗

Oh that sounds exciting, hope you had a great first solo trip! It is never too late to start 😁 I love travelling with friends, but going solo just always feels a bit more special 🙌 I think “shite” was the first word I incorporated into my own language after moving here 😂 I am glad I inspired you for another wander in the outdoors. We might meet out there 😊

Thank you so much! Yes, sometimes I can’t believe how lucky I am to be able to wander those hills and glens. There is truly nothing more healing than that! 🤗😍 thank you for the sub, just opened your channel and you just got a new follower too! 😊

Danke dir 🥰 vielleicht ist es an der Zeit für dich, Schottland wieder einen Besuch abzustatten 😊

@@RosieKammerer well that's exactly what I was going to say

Yes indeed, I also felt the onion fumes, Betty's words just about described my own situation too ...

⁠@@tonypaddler It is always a comfort to know that you are not alone. We will find ways to cope with whatever we are struggling with. 🫶

Aww thank you Elli 🥰 it makes me so happy to read that I touched a soul. I am trying to recharge in nature so I can then share this energy with others 🙏

@@walkstheshire Yes, I have bottled up my thoughts for too many years now. Listening to people like yourself on YT, doing the same things as I do is quite comforting, it is very reassuring to me. Thank you 🙂 👍