Miles today 43, running total is now 837 miles
Guess what we saw today? Two Otters!!!
The weather was kind today with a tail wind with most of the cycling on forest tracks or along the towpath of the Caledonian Canal. Where we did have to travel on the main A82 the lasting memory is of completely inconsiderate coach drivers ferrying passengers to the main sights along the Great Glen.
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| Start of the Caledonian canal at Fort William |
It was along the towpath next to lock gates that we were thrilled to see two wild otters frolicking along the towpath. They allowed us to get quite close but unfortunately not long enough to take a photo. Later along the towpath Scottish Waterways had a signboard advising that a healthy and breeding population of otters can be seen along this stretch of the canal.
Our picnic stop was at Loch Oich when Jim decided that now was the time to get his feet wet. (He tells us is not too cold, only about -20C)
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| Jim having a paddle on the shore of Loch Oich |
The next wildlife sensation occurred at our hostel which is right on the shoreline of Loch Ness. Look who is behind Tommy on the shoreline!
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| Outside the hostel on the shore of Loch Ness |
This prompted Jim to make an offering to Mummy Nessie of a bottle of Pinot Grigio (or it could be to cool the wine for some illicit wine drinking tonight in the hostel?)
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| that was a good bottle of Pinot Grigio he is sacrificing..... |
Meanwhile, our mascots - Freddo and Curly Wurly - now have a new friend:
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| Say 'hello' to Nessie! |
Glad to see Mr F & CW have a new friend! Well done you guys... it's amazing what you have achieved and only a few days to go... wow!!! Hope the next few days treat you well (with not too much rain or tourists!). Just think, you will soon be relaxing next to the pool - hold that thought.
ReplyDeleteHi Sara
ReplyDeleteNow we really are in the far north! Spending tonight at Bonar Bridge after a great day's cycling. Tomorrow could be the highlight of our tour: a journey through the Flow Country!
Tommy got some more sponsorship money from the nice girl serving behind the bar at The Invershin Hotel where we are having supper tonight