(written by Dave) Just when it seemed like we would never make it to Leod Castle, today we finally did. Today was supposed to be the nice day weather-wise but only 3 minutes after I woke up at 6:30, at 6:33 precisely, it started to rain. It was all Nancy needed to roll over and … Continue reading Dingwall to Dingwall to Inverness (50/19,708ks, 380m)
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Rain delay in Dingwall
(written by Dave) This will be a quick post as we basically have done nothing all day. When we got up the sky was darkened by storm clouds. I hit the gents and by the time I returned it started to rain. It then proceeded to rain on and off all morning. We didn’t really … Continue reading Rain delay in Dingwall
Nearing my clan home – Lairg to Dingwall (65/19,658ks, 460m)
(written by Dave) First a word about midges. They are little gnat like bugs that are the scourge of Scotland. They are mostly found on the west coast and they have been known to drive people insane. They swarm around your head/face and bite non-stop. Killing them is hard and it doesn’t matter as there … Continue reading Nearing my clan home – Lairg to Dingwall (65/19,658ks, 460m)
Passing places on the Northern Scotland express – Bettyhill to Lairg (75/19,593ks, 524m)
(written by Nancy) Grey skies this morning at the Bettyhill campground – such a change from the warm afternoon we had yesterday. The campground has some beautiful views down to a sandy beach so it’s unfortunate that it’s in a pretty rundown state. I don’t think I would recommend it unless there were some changes … Continue reading Passing places on the Northern Scotland express – Bettyhill to Lairg (75/19,593ks, 524m)
Hilly heather day – Thurso to Bettyhill (50/19,518k, 660m)
(written by Dave) We had some more rain overnight but for the third day in a row we had no rain while we were riding. I’m not sure what the record for dry days in a row for Scotland is but we have to be getting close - we are feeling pretty lucky. Everything was … Continue reading Hilly heather day – Thurso to Bettyhill (50/19,518k, 660m)
The start of JOGLE – John O’Groats to Thurso (50/19,463ks, 420m)
23 August 2012 – The start of JOGLE – John O’Groats to Thurso (50/19,463ks, 420m) (written by Nancy) We had a bit of a lazy morning and didn’t leave the campsite until almost 9:30. This was partly due to a rain delay – the rain started coming down hard as we were packing up so … Continue reading The start of JOGLE – John O’Groats to Thurso (50/19,463ks, 420m)
To the edge of nowhere – London to John O’ Groats (26/19,413k, 205m)
(written by Nancy) I survived the train, 16 hours in all. Wrist bands and Dramamine did the trick again. The sleeper car was ok, not too bad actually, only a bit bumpy. We had an overnight train to Inverness, followed by a 4 hour train ride from Inverness to Wick. The overnight train served complementary … Continue reading To the edge of nowhere – London to John O’ Groats (26/19,413k, 205m)
Someday, August 2012 – On a train, I think…
(written by Dave) We are on an overnight sleeper train from London to Scotland. We’ve never done this before, how exciting. Nancy hates long car rides and ferries – I’m not sure how I talked her into this train thing. We’ve only just left the platform and the train is bouncing every which way – … Continue reading Someday, August 2012 – On a train, I think…
London times
(written by Nancy) Well, it’s been an exciting couple of days in London! We are enjoying all the comforts of home at Leigh’s place in London – a comfy bed, great food and great company make for a lovely visit. And, despite all of the stories of gloomy London weather the sun has been shining … Continue reading London times
Olympic fever to London – Maldon to London (34/19,342ks – 240m)
(written by Dave) Camping in Maldon was quiet. Almost too quiet. Kind of a weird area. There were at least 4 caravan parks but ours was empty except for a couple other folks. We had rain overnight but by the time we got up, the tent was virtually dry, thanks to a nice breeze that … Continue reading Olympic fever to London – Maldon to London (34/19,342ks – 240m)
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