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So today was day 9 and based on the weather forecast we saw last night it wasn't going to be pleasant!
After yet a another full English we wrapped up in full wet weather gear and set off into the rain complete with Tesco bags in our shoes, well 'every little helps' whaaaay, boom boom!
Despite the rain we had a top morning, our route took us across the highlands and the views were outstanding (see pics), that combined with a fair bit of group singing (Elton John's greatest hits) made the morning fly by and within 3 or so hrs we had covered an impressive 50 miles to arrive in Fort William for lunch.
Fort William is a lovely little place, last time I was here I was about to climb up Ben Nevis for the start of the 3 peaks challenge, I really must visit at some point when not involved in some extreme physical activity, I think I would enjoy it a lot more.
A quick sandwich, coffee and cake later we were back on the road for the final 30 miles of the day!
A top effort through the afternoon meant we arrived at loch ness and the village of Fort Augustus for 5pm a new arrival time record.
While knocking up a bit of dinner we caught up on the news, including the 'Essex Lion' story, brilliant!
We then nipped up to the loch for a few photos and headed back via the pub.
Warb decided to get into the Scottish spirit and order a Whiskey, asking the barmaids advice she gave him a run down of all the different tipples on offer. During this (for a reason unknown to me) Warb decided to ask the price of each??? Christ, who asks the prices of drinks in a pub??? You're ordering a glass Warb, not a case of the stuff!
That was it, 85 miles in bouncing rain but through some amazing landscapes! 3 days to go!
Ps, They were actually Asda bags but i wanted to get that one in there!
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