A perfect day with stunning mountain scenery under a sunny sky (mainly). Richard has never been to Scotland before on holiday, so today he was able to see it at its very best beauty.
From Tyndrum, they rode up on to Rannoch Moor, about 700 feet, which R described as like being on top of the world, though desolate. Then down the pass of Glencoe, with stunning views round every corner. At Glencoe they stopped to check out the visitors centre and the memorial of the massacre. From there along Loch Leven, where they watched fishing boats coming in from the sea, with a tang of salt air. Then on to Loch Linnhie, more amazing views, then on to Fort William, a lovely little town, for the night.
Both of them were knocked out by what they saw today, and the miles vanished as they just admired the views. You really experience so much more than sealed up inside a car.
Midges had a bit of an attack at just one place where they stopped, dive bombing bare skin within seconds of stopping: today John and Val had the paniers in the car, and of course, the Avon skin so soft patent midge repellent was in those! So they legged it!
I was appalled to hear that Richard had opted , in his bid to save weight in the paniers, to not carry deodorant...now the weight of the paniers has been removed, he felt he could now treat himself to one. Bet Adrian is relieved.
They met today two students who are walking the end to end; they have been walking for 8 weeks and have two to go...carrying camping gear! They were amazed by the distances that the cyclists covered in a day.
Fingers crossed for another fine day tomorrow...
From Tyndrum, they rode up on to Rannoch Moor, about 700 feet, which R described as like being on top of the world, though desolate. Then down the pass of Glencoe, with stunning views round every corner. At Glencoe they stopped to check out the visitors centre and the memorial of the massacre. From there along Loch Leven, where they watched fishing boats coming in from the sea, with a tang of salt air. Then on to Loch Linnhie, more amazing views, then on to Fort William, a lovely little town, for the night.
Both of them were knocked out by what they saw today, and the miles vanished as they just admired the views. You really experience so much more than sealed up inside a car.
Midges had a bit of an attack at just one place where they stopped, dive bombing bare skin within seconds of stopping: today John and Val had the paniers in the car, and of course, the Avon skin so soft patent midge repellent was in those! So they legged it!
I was appalled to hear that Richard had opted , in his bid to save weight in the paniers, to not carry deodorant...now the weight of the paniers has been removed, he felt he could now treat himself to one. Bet Adrian is relieved.
They met today two students who are walking the end to end; they have been walking for 8 weeks and have two to go...carrying camping gear! They were amazed by the distances that the cyclists covered in a day.
Fingers crossed for another fine day tomorrow...
4 comments:
Again, fantastically well done! It was probably the deoderant that attracted the midges, much better off without! (sorry Penny!) Only 2 days to go by the time you get this, good luck with the final push. Ian Y
"I've really had it with my dog," said the first guy to his neighbor. "He'll chase anyone on a bicycle"
"Hmmm, that is a problem," said the neighbor. "What are you thinking of doing about it?"
"Guess the only answer is to confiscate his bike!"
i AM REALLY SCRAPING THE BOTTOM OF THE BARRELL NOW! LYNNE X
Dear Not So Smelly Richard, you really are almost there now. Only a few days left. And before Tracy even thinks of this - NO!! we are not walking the route! xx
"From Tyndrum, they rode up on to Rannoch Moor, about 700 feet, which R described as like being on top of the world"
on top of the world?? 700 feet? amateur...
haha joking.. well done :) bet the views were beautiful.
almost there! hope the weather holds out and speak soon x
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