Typical Day in the Scottish Highlands
Day 12 Walking, Monday, June 17, Bracarina House, Invermoriston to Fiddler’s at Oakdale, Drumnadrochit, 14 Official miles, but my route was shortened by taking a bus to Alltsigh that cut 5 miles off...but the feet did walk 9 miles in 5 long hours. And 27417 Steps Richard and Heather my hosts were very chipper in matching purple shirts and aprons this morning. It was Richard who suggested the bus alternative to help save the heel torture. Breakfast was scrambled eggs with salmon on top. Plus a hot homemade scone was hand delivered by Richard, which I was encouraged to take in a plastic bag for “elevens” (morning tea/coffee break). Put 3 pats of British butter on it and also took 4 of the little wrapped cheeses. Returned the house-loaned croc shoes to the drying room and collect my warm boots. Depart. The pack and I were having a ‘time-out’ from each other on opposite side of the path. Enough is enough. While waiting for the C...