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Published: December 21st 2008
Bridge of Orchy to Kingshouse: 9 miles
It took me less than 4.5 hours to complete this leg. The day started out drizzly, but soon cleared up. I was a fairly level section. My knee barely hurt, but my toe was getting very bad. The nail was turning black and pressure was building. I decided to find a lighter and heat up a safety pin and puncture the nail, to release pressure as soon as I got to Kingshouse.
Kingshouse had a hotel (expensive and booked well in advance) and free camping. I had to wait four hours for my backpack to arrive so I could set up my tent. I waited in the climbers bar and had some soup and coffee. When my backpack finally arrived, I found a pretty nice spot by the river to set up my tent. I got some matches from the bar and heated up a safety pin and barely touched it to my toenail. Right away, clear fluid spilled out and I felt instant relief. No more toe pain. I had some dinner in the restaurant and went to bed.
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