Author Archives: Barry

Tropical

Posted on May 6, 2023 by Barry

Last nights hotel was one of a chain across the country, and had only been recently built. We had dinner an breakfast there and, as checkout was not until noon, we decided to watch some of the pomp and ceremony … Continue reading →

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The End of the Road

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Barry

Well maybe the title is a little dramatic, but we’ll get to that later. Last nights hotel was an old country house that was a little on the cold side, at least in the corridors and public rooms, there was … Continue reading →

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At Sea.

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Barry

We had a good meal at the local Hotel last night followed by a good, country air induced, sleep. After a good breakfast, which included haggis we headed back into the village for our boat trip. We were a little … Continue reading →

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Off to the Coast

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Barry

We left Spean Bridge this morning after a final farewell to family. Below is the guest house that has been our home for the last week. It was originally built as a family home for Lyn’s Aunt, Uncle and 5 … Continue reading →

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Our Final Day!

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Barry

As usual, I quickly run out of titles. Today was our final full day staying in Spean Bridge. Now the younger generation have departed life has become less hectic and bed times have become earlier. I think that the alcohol … Continue reading →

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Inverness (again) and More

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Barry

After another pre 8AM start we picked up our daughter and headed north to the Inverness Airport to drop her off for her flight to London. Towards the end of Loch Ness we finished up following a slow beer lorry … Continue reading →

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More Partying and a Little Touring

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Barry

Last night was another party, this time it was for family plus friends from the village. Us being the responsible adults left around 1130PM, other members of the family hung on until 2AM or so. They looked a little fragile … Continue reading →

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Touring and Partying

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Barry

Now we had the whole Canadian family gathered, it was time to do some local touring. We first headed off to Old Inverlochy Castle which was build in the 13th century. Unfortunately it is now fenced off, but in previous … Continue reading →

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Late Night

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Barry

Our daughter, Catriona, missed her connection at Heathrow so we drove up to Inverness to pick her up. The journey is about 60 miles on what they laughingly call a main road around here. In reality it is a twisty … Continue reading →

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Photos

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Barry

I am not sure whether it is because I am using a tablet rather than the laptop to write these entries, but when I read the published article the photos look “stretched”. If that is the case for you, then … Continue reading →

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