After a 'refreshing' night in Braemar Shirley reflects on the previous 24 hours of food and wild dancing which took place at the evening party to the music of Bingo Wings. Whilst at Rucksacks Bunkhouse Jamie Morgan shares his enjoyment of the crossing and thoughts on the warm welcome they have all received at the hostel and Braemar generally. After she makes it into town she enjoys the classic fish platter for which the Hungry Highlander is well known for and while there discusses gear and stoves with John Jocys and Munro hunting Challenge routes with Alistair Pooler. Sadly the Tomdoun Hotel is making itself less popular with Challengers this year and John gives it a damming report. However on a brighter side, Paddy Burrows tells a great story of a tent and a Stag fighting. Unfortunately with him and his wife still in it at the time! On the long  ...