This is what you think of when you think of the River Spey, fly fishing.
As we set off on the final part of the walk on a beautiful sunny morning our thoughts turned to the sea as the final part was along the coast to Buckie. But first a few problems with the path as there were diversions in place due to the instability of the river bank.
At last the party regrouped and had a short drink stop at the widest point of the river. You can tell it was hot, Derek took his coat off!!
We had our lunch at the beach at Tugnet where the Spey meets the sea.
After lunch there were a few more problems with the route and people getting lost but nothing too serious. We met up with Eamon again, saw seals at Port Gordon and eventually arrived at Buckie with 15 minutes to spare for taking photos of the Speyside Seven. Its good when the driver does part of the walk with you. you don't have to spend time finding the coach at the end. Well done Eamon, I hope you enjoyed it!
Seven people completed the whole walk in the week and Ray and Jackie finished the walk having done the first part some time earlier.
Back at the hostel two large school parties arrived with the comment 'I thought youth hostels were for young people'! Jean soon set them right telling them of our achievements during the week. They were going up the mountain on the funicular, Jean had walked up.
Almost the end of a most enjoyable week's walking in an area I had never visited before.
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