Loch Awe

There had to be some pay-offs for having to drive 12 miles for a mobile signal and internet access - and there were......


The weather - shorts are out on the ferry to Kerrera.......

 

     The wildlife at Bluebell Cottage.....





Osprey



    

Squirrels!

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Four old crows!!!

 

 

The Amazing Scenery...

 



 Pushing the boat out for Flo's Birthday Celebrations

 

With many thanks for all my cards and well wishes (Flo)

 

So it's goodbye from Argyll

 

 

 Ah Deer from Bluebell Cottage.

We're now off to Gairlochy (near Fort William). Back soon.





Kilmartin and Loch Awe

                Arrived safely at second cottage                                       

 

 

 

Beds not too comfy!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lovely walk in Kilmartin Glen to see Neolithic cairns. Osprey's nest 500 yards from house and a pontoon to view from.

 

 

 

 

 

No mobile signal or internet access at house so c/o co-op when we shop! Back as soon as possible.

 

 

The Clints of Dromore and goodbye Gatehouse

     Recognise the viaduct in the distance? I'm sure it's more than 39 steps!

Reached base camp successfully

                                                                                


Summit achieved and no oxygen masks needed.
Still waiting for Flo!

 

Farewell Gatehouse and the view from our balcony

Glen Trool





 

 

 

 

 

 

A mild, murky and exceedingly damp tramp. Supposedly one of the finest short walks in Scotland - as long as you can see through the mist and rain!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Weather improving!

 

 

 

 

Galloway Red Kite Trail

Saw several red kites whilst walking in the Ken Dee Marshes and then the icing on the cake was a visit to the feeding station to witness the birds being fed with road kill. Little did we know that we would see @50 of them swooping and diving, their wings sounding like sails slapping in the wind.

No wi-fi at property and we are suffering from a severe case of dongle dangle!!!

News At Last

We asked for sun?        Who sent the ....... snow?

Actually we climbed 2,300ft, in the style of mountain goats, to the summit of Cairnsmore of Fleet. Fab views, great sense of achievement but we woz knackered!

At the summit - Carol is getting fed up of carrying the lead balloon around!

Arrival at Gatehouse of Fleet

Arrived safe and sound. Internet access poor. Bear with, bear with. Please send sun.
PS. Cyril has spotted his cousin on the front lawn. Hopefully pictures to follow shortly.