Uphill Struggle

Felt rough yesterday, but even worse today. A real chesty chough with occasional phlem meant I was feeling pretty sorry for myself this morning. I didn't mind so much to begin with, because the weather was again pretty overcast. Watch some tv, do some fisheries research and make some carrot soup. By the time this was finished the sun was shining and I toyed with the idea of a jaunt up the Pentlands. Probably not wise given how I was feeling, but fresh air is good for you right?

It might look remote but when I'm on form I can reach the top of this hill in 28 minutes. Not so today. It was a wheezing 55 minutes to the summit. Still plenty of deep snow in places but mostly avoidable.