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    Fort WilliamThe Highlands between Fort William and Bridge of Orchy from the coach of trainFirst glimpse of Loch Lomond from trainThe Rowardennan Hotel in the foregroundGlasgow Central, the Clydesdale Singers - and Boxer's travel angelGetting more than work done on the trainLondon near Essex stationFirst impression of Paris from cabParisian cafePeople gazing in ParisGrand Hotel Leveque on Rue Cler, Paris

    Remoteness to public…searingly

    July 5, 2023 in France ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F

    The morning following the completion of the West Highland Way I caught the train from Fort William to London. It was surreal to see the highlands from the coach of the train. I have heard it said, “the train ride through Switzerland is one of a kind”… I (and Mimi) will be there in a couple of weeks to make the comparison.
    After a brief visit to London, I am now in Paris, a very short distance from the Eiffel Tower, that and other venues.
    People gazing from the Parisian cafes may be a bit more to my liking.... The dichotomy between the vastness of Scotland highlands and the bustling city of Paris is striking…squared.

    The picture of the Clydesdale Singers has special meaning to Boxer…karma… I will share the story if asked, but only in person
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