SCOTLAND - Glasgow to Ballachulish via Loch Lomond
Departing Glasgow we head north through green green scenery following the banks of Loch Lomond for miles & miles. There are glimpses of Ben Lomond through the mist & many other high mountain peaks.
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Tarbet waiting for the boat |
We huddled in the little tug like boat as it chugged along Loch Lomond. A few brave people ventured out onto the roof to view the loch in all its glory however Sharon and I stayed below to bask in the available warmth of the internal area. A scratchy Scottish voice boomed over the microphone, too badly broken up to understand
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The little boats that tour you around the Loch |
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All aboard |
Arriving at Tarbet we take a boat trip to enjoy the Loch. The views are amazing, the water is quiet & the only ripple is from our boat & the birds.
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Beautiful high mountain peaks. Is that Ben Lomond? |
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Honeymoon Island - get married they put you out here for a week & if you do not swim off the marriage will last |
The boat trip was a treat but the microphone was in need of repair.
We could see a hydro power plant far across the freezing cold waters in the distance. This would be a fantastic cruise in better weather however the cold conditions just added to the feeling of adventure
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One of the many mountain vistas showing an old road from "Rest & Be Thankful" lookout |
The mist hanging low across the valley gives an eiree landscape backdrop - you can almost imagine the relief of a warm overnight stop somewhere in all this wild country in days gone past
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Inveraray castle of the Campbell family. |
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Glass house entry over dry moat |
No chance of drowning in this moat it's a dry one but them there walls are high.
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My favourite place the garden |
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Checking on the gardeners work |
We walked around this beautiful garden setting just in front of this magnificent castle
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King of the Castle |
Johnny being a jackass
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Do I really have to stand in front of this Rhododendron |
another bloody garden
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More steps |
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Positively ? In the gift shop. |
Lunch was at the tiny hamlet Oban right on the coast planned by the Campbell Family. It rained just as we sat ourselves on the shore seats to eat lunch. The locals must have wondered how poor these two were, snuggled under the one umbrella eating a sandwich & drinking coffee? Could they not afford the extra to eat in the warm beside the fireplace or where they just plain nuts.
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Mmmm scotch - now that will warm me up! |
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Aargh kiss me now! |
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Last stop before the motel in the pouring rain for a lovely waterfall |
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