So in preparation for the heavy rucksacks on our travels, Nick decided it would be a good idea to have a long walk up a big hill, to get used to carrying the weight in our rucksacks!! We decided to climb up Moel Famau. We invited our good friend Allan along for the walk too. The weather was very hot, too hot for mountain climbing! But we went and it was a glorious day out. Hot and tiring but good preparation. (although the rucksacks were half the size and only a quarter of the weight). Apparently Nick has decided the next walk we will do the ruck sacks will be much heavier, can't wait!! It's now officially 7 weeks to go!!!!!!!!
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