Day 2 - Greg's Blog

Pwllheli to Fort William is a long way! A good night sleep last night set us up well for today's epic journey to the sunshine of the Highlands (leaving increasing winds and imminent heavy rain in Wales). I'm very disappointed to be leaving Stray Cat behind as the voyage by sea was to be a highlight of the challenge for me... Nonetheless, our spirits are still high and aside from the interruption by the North Wales Traffic Police our trip was pretty easy going.

I've been to Scotland only once before and this was for a flying visit of just two nights. I remember the road though, through the Highlands and passed Glencoe. This scenery is awesome... full of rugged majesty. It evokes a magical transportation of the mind to imagine a primitive and isolated life amongst the looming giants. When last I drove this road it was Winter and the landscape was harsh and bleak. In full May glory and radiating with green, life energy the Highlands are breathtaking.




Fort William is itself a confused place aesthetically with a mix of ill-matched architecture and poorly planned road systems. Little or nothing is made of the spectacular Loch Linnhe waterfront which is a shame. Our hotel is comfortable and has a pool, gym and spa which has been ideal this evening to ease the aches we're suffering from yesterday's climb, followed by today's lack of physical activity in the car.

We're both looking forward to the big climb tomorrow...

We must thank Bill and Katherine Cole who we met at the pub in Fort William earlier. They kindly donated generously to the school and we wish them well on their journey home tomorrow.

Greg