Glencoe to Loch Ness

I'm not sure if this image will work or not - it looks great on the iPhone, but the image size is very small which always tends to make things look better.

It was taken earlyish this morning, looking back up Loch Leven towards Glencoe. I quite like it because despite the grey there's a hint of brightness in the sky, which is pretty much how the day turned out - sunny/cloudy.

A very flat day's riding today - boring almost! - no real hills to speak of, though there was quite a climb towards the end getting up to Urquhart Castle before the final run down into Drumnadrochit, where I'm staying tonight, the SYHA at Loch Ness being full.

After yesterday's experiences with bread bags on my feet, I stopped at a bike shop at Fort William this morning and bought a pair of waterproof overshoes for 25 quid, thus guaranteeing that the rest of the trip will be rain free! Mind you, there's only 3 more days to go, then I'll be on the train home. I'm missing my family so can't wait.

Up to Carisdale Castle SYHA tomorrow, which looks stunning. I've also changed my last stop from Thurso to Tongue which will make it easier to finish the ride with Matt and Steve. Can't quite believe it's neatly over.

Anyway... for tonight, I'm sat in front of a real fire at the hostel and about to cook my tea. TTFN.