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Among others we have met David and Erik during our passage through the Caledonian Canal. The below two photos have been taken by David, skipper of SY First Sight, currently touring the world with his wife Vicki.
Erik from Noway, not only skipper but also an outstanding solo sailor of his SY Tessie and a blessed youtuber by nature living his passion. Although I follow his fascinating channel for long, I bumped into him on a morning walk at the locks. A nice chat we had while moving his lady through the locks. Safe travels on your future adventures!
Fair winds to all…
I am glad we decided to stay a day longer in Fort Augustus for me to see Loch Tarpp nearby as inspired by Jan. Amazing Highland scenery although some 2.5km stretch required me to push the bike along. Fantastic 🚴♂️!
Fair winds…
Loch Oich and its connecting river present themselves in a more diverse landscape compared to Loch Lochy, the first Loch we passed through on our journey through the Caledonian Canal from West to East. Good 🚴♂️ tarmac!
Fair winds…
After a very nice passage through Loch Oich and its connecting river, we have now safely moored in Fort Augustus under the view of many spectators. This tourist spot is the entry into Loch Ness and Nessie’s legacy.
Fair winds…
We have passed the highest point and started the downhill back to seawater level. 106ft is the highest altitude the lady has every experienced, in cold but nice and sweet waters.
Amazing landscape was the return granted to us including some fog in breaking up clouds showing the sun under partly blue sky. Nice mixture.
Fair winds…
Well, Harry & Potter connects me slightly differently to my focused 🚴♂️ ride today. Apparently the Glenfinnan Viaduct is linked to fantasy around Harry Potter but my connection goes rather back to work in South Korea and a lovely dog 🐕🦺 named Potter.
Fair winds…
We have now completed 11 of the total 29 locks including 8 at Neptune’s Staircase, an impressive construction dated back to 1811!
An international group of four boats got lifted up, one each from Scotland, America, Sweden and ourselves under German flag. Two Hallberg-Rassy!
Quickly it becomes a routine. Support from the local team is outstanding.
We will stay in Banavie for the night.
Fair winds…
