Knocklayde…with a slight difference!
Posted by Glenn
Firstly, we want to say something to those of you who may be following our experiences with wee Keren. We are aware that we are quite long overdue in bringing you the next…instalment (for want of a better word), and we would like you to know that we know that one is needed soon.
It is now two years since Keren was here with us, at this time, then, she was five weeks old, and it hasn’t been easy to think about compiling a post, around this time of year, but we are working on it.
On a lighter note, my training for Kilimanjaro is still ticking away nicely! On May 3rd I had a new walking partner…Jed!
The weather was beautiful, the walkers were willing, and Knocklayde was beckoning! Now, I have taken grown men up this hill, and some have said “never again”, it can be a bit of a slog, if you are not used to it, but I thought I would give Jed a go up it! He is not long past his fifth birthday, so I thought we’ll go at his pace, stop for a break when he wants, and I was prepared to carry him, if need be. I had told him about it often enough, so he was excited about going.
As you can see…we made it!
What is not immediately apparent from the photograph, is that Jed walked the whole way! That is up and down again! He did really well! It got quite windy on the way down, and we had a lot of fun, with Jed barely able to stay on his feet!
We had great views of Rathlin Island, and Scotland, from the top, and as we were going through Ballycastle Forest, returning to the car, we saw some wild deer, which was a great treat for Jed (and me!)
I’ll have some more hill-walking posts soon!
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Aw…what a great picture. Jed you look like you’ve grown so much!!
Really well done, you’ve put those “grown men” to shame!
He sure did Melanie LOL! Fantastic!
Well Done Jed
I hope this was the first of many hill walks for you and what a great photo!
Jed says I’m to tell you that this wasn’t his first hill walk! He has walked up Slemish already!
Regarding the photo…that was brilliant timing! There were 3 runners on the hill that evening and one of them kindly took a few photos of us at the top!
fantastic photo and a very game and plucky little boy!!!!!!
WELL DONE JED!!!!!!!! you’re becoming a real pro.
I like climbing Knocklayd and the Giants Causeway.
Daddy didn’t carry me one millimeter!