Loch Me Up
Scotland - Sep 2008
For a whirlwind, somewhat last-minute 4-day trip, my first exposure to and exploration of Scotland was a veritable feast of eye and stomach-filling experiences. 'Twas an easy drive from Glasgow to Milton of Buchanan via Drymen beside Loch Lomond. Stayed the night with family of friends back in NZ, that I hadn't seen for quite a few haircuts indeed. About 20 years worth!
Spent some time beside the Loch, learnign some of the history and drinking in the view before heading back to the homestead to eat the haggis and chicken, spuds and cabbage. Yum indeed.
2nd day was spent driving out west to Oban on the coast, and spending a relaxing evening drinking in the view as well as the Tennents, staying in a harbourside B&B. The next day was an easy drive to the town of Drumnadrochit, half way up the shore of Loch Ness, where I took in a cruise onboard the Deepscan with Captain John - who features in an upcoming Discovery Channel documentary with Jacques Cousteau's grandson - and a few Swedes'n'Poms for fun.
No monsters, but a lovely rainbow over the Loch during a lull in precipitation by Urquhart Castle. Enjoyed more Haggis'n'Whiskey in town with the friendly folk. Not a shabby country...