We finally make it to the Dalwhinnie Inn for a warm welcome, great food and excellent beer.
After the girls enjoy all the wicked pleasures that only a piping hot shower can bring, I interview Calum Dobie the owner, and ask him about running a business in this area and how the Inn is moving away from the established Coach Party market to cater more for the outdoors person. Andy takes a rest to get over his flu.
However the wild attractions of Aviemore temp Shirley and Colin who, full steam ahead, make a bee line for a plateful of Fish and Chips closely followed by eyeful of gear in the kit shops.