Onward.

 Well good old Irene has come through for me after all, shame on me for doubting her. The only trouble is that I have to get to Durness by tomorrow night as she has me a room booked at a B&B. She bought me a ticket for a bus from Durness at 08:05 in Friday morning arriving at Inverness at 11:46 am. I then have seat on another bus leaving at 12:50 for Edinburgh arriving 16:35 where she will pick me up. I will be paying her back when I can get some money. I feel so much better about everything now. I can't believe it.

I spent some time this afternoon cleaning and putting back all the things I've been using. Apart from my own things I am also taking the bag that I've been using, the book that I'm reading, Jim's map and bandage. All will be eventually returned as soon a I can. I've decided to leave the bowl, mug and spoon here in the room as I don't want them to give the game away just yet by leaving them in the kitchen. I'm also leaving the sheepskin, blanket and pillow rolled up on the bed. I intend to call someone about them in time.

Also this afternoon I marked some rough distances on Jim's map to give me some reference as to what my progress is. If I set off at five and complete one segment each hour I will reach the road by one o'clock, that will give me at least three hours of day light in which to get a lift to Durness. It will be around twelve miles to Durness from where I attain the road, so I could walk it if there is no ride offered. It would take me all night though and I would be well tired by the time I got there.

Hopefully I will be back here again soon, but if not I would like to thank all those that have made my stay in this little room more enjoyable. 

Onwards to the outer edge and lets see what the future holds for us.