Day 8. Part 2. Bealach Na Ba-Applecross

Part 2
We had a super scenic drive to our next stop, passing all the lochs and snowy mountains on the way, the reflections of all the colours against the crystal clear loch waters was beautiful. We refilled water, fuel and food as we are off grid the next day or so. We then got onto the start of the NC500 - mad to think we have been gone 8 days and only just starting the route. First stop is an extra from the main route and to stop at Applecross is one of the remotest settlements in mainland Scotland. We headed over Bealach Na Ba a 650mtr high mountain crossing with about 12 hairpins, dad is going to freak😂. We went for the crossing and got up fine, coming down though, Lennys brakes didn't like us much and they started to overheat a little, we stopped and let them cool down before carrying on. When cold, we headed down the mountain to Applecross. I had been told on a cruise by a Jordie chap that we must try the seafood pub when we get here, sadly this shut the for season. So we carried on along the peninsula and found an awesome park up by a small lake. On the way to be parking Grace had an Aurora alert for this evening. We were checking outside constantly and there it was!! A rather faint but clearly different lights changing. Finally we had seen the Nothern Lights! Wow!! They were really pretty and we took some cool pictures on my phone. We had to go in as it was so cold tonight re feel of -3 in the wind. Grace cooked a lovely Pealla to warm us up and got ready for a cosy night. What a great day!Read more