Lochs and Glens

For the second year running, the husband and I spent a week in Dunoon – a small coastal town on the shores of the Clyde. The quickest way to Dunoon is by ferry which for me is always exciting – not matter how many times I do it!

This time my family – mum, brother, sister and brother-in-law – joined us and we stayed in Toward (pronounced tollard as I was corrected!) – a small village about 6 miles outside of Dunoon. The setting of the house was not as pretty as last year’s one was but it was a massive house, big enough for six adults to have space and no (well not many) fights.

The husband and I did a few things with the family and a few things on our own. Here are some pictures of my favourite bits:

This picture reminds me of Totoro for some reason!

First up – our hike up Benmore. It was a dreich day but that didn’t stop us and the views from the top were magnificent. I think I love Scotland in the rain more than the sun! However, because of the mild winter the midges were in full flight and I was eaten alive in the two minutes it took me to take off my coat and cardigan and put my coat back on. I had over 100 bites. Little bastards!

Next up – the penultimate day saw down by the shores of Loch Eck - my favourite of all the lochs fact! I’m not sure why. Maybe because its so untouched. Maybe because you can swim in it without fear of drowning, being killed by a motorboat or by Nessie. Anyway, last year it was too cold to get my feet wet but this year I took full advantage.

I didn’t take many other pictures but I’m glad I got these ones. Looks like we’ll be heading back to Scotland next spring with our friends for another adventure. I’m also seriously looking to move up there … one day!