Pen-Y-Fan 886M

Pen-Y-Fan 886M

So, for some people that know me could remember a time when i couldn't walk very far or even Climb the Stairs. In desperate need of a new set of lungs, whilst waiting for that opportunity to happen, you begin to think of things you'd like to achieve when your fit and well, living in the Brecon Beacons National Park myself in such beautiful surroundings, when i look out of my the windows in my house, i can see the Crug in one Direction and Pen-Y-Fan in the other, i always knew i would make it back up to Pen-Y-Fan when id had my transplant.

Unfortunately here in Wales we don't always have nice weather, so up until now iv put off Climbing Pen-Y-Fan until now when the weather is more suitable.

My day started with a gentle walk up the the Trig point up the Brecon Beacons Visitors Centre, with a simple climb of just 156ft in 1 Mile.

Mountain Centre Trig Point.

The Second Climb of the day was The Crug, to the Trig Point a climb of 282ft in 1 Mile.

The Third Climb of the day would be Pen-Y-Fan, i waited for Emma to finish work, and we made our way to Storey Arms, where we would start the walk, as we crossed he bridge over the stream that runs down the mountain, i could see the route we would be taking, standing at the bottom it looks further and steeper than it does in the car when you drive past. We stopped a couple of times on the way up, then as we got past what may have been around half way, we stopped for some juice and a sit down, Emma asked if i was ok to carry on, with a reply of "Im not stopping now"! off we walked, it wasn't long then before we got pretty close to the top where the paths level off for a little bit, before the final climb to the summit, after some pictures we walked over to Corn Du, and then made our way back down back to the Car and home for a cup of tea. 

Myself up the Top of Pen-Y-Fan. 886M

Me stood with some Sheep on Corn Du. 

 Myself and Emma at the top of Pen-Y-Fan 

Sat thinking how lucky i have been to have received such a gift.

With out my Donor Donating their Organs, i believe myself and one other, (that received the Heart) would probably not be here to experience these magical experiences. 

Have you thought about Organ Donation? 

http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/index.asp

Thanks for reading. 

David Morris.