Saturday, 13 August 2011

Photos and Morvich, Bridge of Shiel

We're parked just across from the Isle of Skye and will be going over tomorrow morning. Morvich is a tiny hamlet in the middle of the mountains with very little in the way of shops or restaurants (well the nearest is around a (Scottish) mile - which we reckon is around two). Have just walked to a little shop near the bridge to buy a bottle of wine which has cost me £7.99 at least £2.00 more than what I normally pay - but I need it tonight after my 10 mile hike down the glen.
We set off down the trail at 10.00am this morning and saw no one except sheep and cows. The scenery was stunning with sheer rock faces at either side and the river in the bottom - all the rain we've had was flowing down the mountain sides and into the river in a series of waterfalls down the glen. It continued to rain - but that was beneficial as it kept the midges at bay and now we're geared up for it - it  becomes part of what we've become accustomed too and doesn't stop us going out in the rain.
Attached some of the photos from the past week.
Note the Scottish lingo

Bay at Fort William

Ornish Campsite - right on the water

Walking down the glen at Morvich

The view before us as we walk down the glen

One of the many waterfalls

Gushing streams from the mountains

Viewpoint at Glen Garry - spectacular

We're staying on the island tomorrow as have booked a CL site (the only one) on Skye - would doubt if there's any internet so will do a post in a couple of days.  

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