Sunday 19 June 2011

ABC Tour – Crossing the Atlantic, Caledonian Canal, Cool and Wet Again

FRIDAY 17 JUNE – OBAN TO FORT AUGUSTUS

While we at the Isle of Man we were told about a bridge over the Atlantic just south of Oban, so we had to go and see it for ourselves.

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I walked over the Atlantic and then Mick rode over the Atlantic.

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It isn’t very wide here where it goes between the Isle of Seil and Scotland.

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The pub looks rather nice as well.

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Once we headed north again we had to cross the Connell Bridge.

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The things you see as you ride along.

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It wasn’t long before the rain started, as forecast. We were overtaken by these two Side-bikes from Germany.  What beasts.

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We had lunch at Fort William before heading further north.  In among the fog we saw a bit of snow on the top of Ben Nevis.  

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A monument to the Commandos of WWII is  a dominant feature as you drive along.

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We saw a sign to the Bridge of Oich, so went to have a look.  It was a breakthrough in bridge design when it was built.

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It just happened to be beside the Caledonian Canal, which was looking a picture.

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Our destination was Fort Augustus, at the north of the Caledonian Canal, which crosses Scotland. 

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We stayed here in 2007 and are even in the same B & B. 

1 comment:

Ali Honey said...

We don't have a bike but are coming to follow around some of theses places starting next week.
Did you see the Falkirk wheel?
I am enjoying you trip and listening to any advice you give! Cheers from NZ.