ScotlandEdinburghGogar55°56’15” N 3°19’11” W
July 27, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
We left Dunbar in the rain, after our goodbyes to Barbara, Tina, Walter & Patrick, and arrived in Edinburgh in torrential rain.
Day 1 & 2 was spent posting parcels, laundry, getting our tickets forRead more
ScotlandStirlingDrymen56°3’58” N 4°27’6” W
July 29, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
We caught an earlier train than planned and fluked a direct service to Milngavie(Mullguy).
It was a cold, miserable showery morning and it was cold on the train.
On arrival we had breakfast beforeRead more
ScotlandStirlingRowardennan56°9’29” N 4°38’38” W
July 30, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
A tough day. After an early breakfast we headed off and it wasn't long before the Gortex jacket came off. A muggy day with light showers..As the morning progressed it became overcast and we madeRead more
ScotlandStirlingInverarnan56°19’51” N 4°42’59” W
July 31, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Today was a hard,difficult day. We commenced at 8-45 and arrived at 18-30, worn out.
The morning to Inversnaid, 11kms took us just over 4 hrs and the afternoon distance of 10 kms took us 5 hrs.
WeRead more
Pam Whittaker It looks really lovely and green but the rain would count for that. be careful the grass will start growing out of your back packs.
ScotlandStirlingTyndrumTyndrum Lower Railway Station56°26’3” N 4°42’47” W
August 1, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
The rain god played a nasty trick on the campers this morning. No rain overnight but just as the campers were packing up he drowned them. Nasty.
We headed off, in the rain, naturally, and climbedRead more
ScotlandArgyll and ButeInvoran HotelAllt Tolaghan56°31’58” N 4°48’27” W August 2, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
The first thing Shirl said this morning was "I have decided on the cruise I want to take" I wondered if there was a doctor in the village. "A cruise on the Brisbane ferry" Whew!!!
The good newsRead more
ScotlandHighlandCarnachGlen Coe56°40’20” N 5°4’25” W
August 3, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
After a disappointing breakfast we headed off on the Drovers Trail to Glencoe. The only good thing about the trail was that our feet were dry. The weather was good and we have quite stunning views. OnRead more
ScotlandHighlandKinlochmoreRiver Leven56°42’52” N 4°57’38” W
August 4, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
The taxi delivered us to Kinghouse on time for breakfast. Yes you guessed it, it was raining and the mountains were shrouded in mist.
It took us over an hour to reach the bottom of "the DevilsRead more
ScotlandInverness-shireClagganGlen Nevis56°47’59” N 5°4’4” W
August 6, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Off bright and early we headed off with the sun shining. A stiff climb soon followed and the effect of the previous day's walking made us labour to the top. Views were good and once over the top weRead more
ScotlandInverness-shireClagganGlen Nevis56°47’59” N 5°4’3” W August 6, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
Our first task was to visit the hospital for a check of Shirl's injured arm. It looks awful but they were pleased and said it look really good.
A celebratory coffee was called for and then a briefRead more
Pam Whittaker
Hi Shirley and Brian, what have you done to your self? You must have had a really bad fall. Make sure you look after your self, and come back in one piece . We are very concerned.
