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Easter 2010 Scotland Part 2

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Just in case you are wondering, part 1 comprises the 'New Boat' post. Once we had enjoyed two days of pampering at our favourite hotel it was time to head West and join the Bank Holiday traffic. Our first port of call was Fort William where we RVd with Kath & H outside Ellis Brigham. Of course this resulted in the inevitable visit inside the shop and part with some more cash. We left Fort William and took 'The Road to the Isles' this is the A830 which heads West to the Coast. Our destination was Arisaig which is a mecca for sea kayakers. On the way we passed through Glenfinnan famous for its monument to Bonnie Prince Charlie and more recently the railway viaduct which carried Muggles on the Hogwarts Express. The scenic railway journey from Fort William to Mallaig is a popular tourist day trip. At Arisaig we found a campsite right on the beach. Kath took photos of the views across to the Small Isles, Eigg, Rhum & Canna. For our first paddle we chose Loch Nevis wi

New boat

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We have been married thirty five years this year and my wife bought me a new boat as a present, how nice? A trip to Scotland had been arranged so we were able to collect the boat from P&H on the way up. We were staying back in The Weem Hotel for a couple of nights. We put the motorhome in the car park over the road. This gave me a chance to get the boat wet on Loch Tay. We parked in a lay by at Kenmore and I launched from the beach nearby. There was snow on the mountains and the views were stunning. The boat felt really nice so I put it through its paces. I could write a review but I won't. Suffice to say its a lovely bit of kit and I look forward to many trips in it.