From Loch Linnhie to Loch Brittle

On Friday we got up early as we had a booking for a ferry across to Skye. The morning was warm, but misty, and we had our first encounter with midges. They are persistent little buggers, aren't they?

The drive to Mallaig Ferry terminal was excellent, spoiled (as it was the whole journey) only by intermittent rain and mist obscuring the mountain tops. On the way was the Glenfinnan monument, built to commemorate the Jocobite Rebellion, and the rail viaduct made famous by the Harry Potter movies. However, as it was early and the site hadn't yet opened, I wasn't able to get up to the viewpoint for better pictures.






The people at the ferry were so very helpful and pleasant. They knew Ann wasn't very mobile so we were specifically parked right next to the lift. The journey was only 20 minutes long, but there was no sensation of movement - very smooth indeed. The rain managed to hold off for the crossing, so I could get a few pictures.





The site at Glenbrittle is really remote, and many miles down a single track road - but with plenty of passing places. The scenery on the way, as you would expect, is glorious and dramatic. Unfortunately, as soon as we arrived it really started raining, and was off and on for the rest of the day. The sand on the beach right in front of us is curiously black, but with the same texture as normal sand.






The site is so remote there is absolutely no phone or internet connection, so we have had a small digital detox, and will upload this sometime tomorrow. We have nothing planned site wise for tomorrow, so will just try potluck.

ADDED BONUS! I've been playing about with a video editor (without a clue of what was going on!) and here's a road trip video taken from inside the cab, and the wipers keeping time.




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