by Kate Byrne | Aug 5, 2022 | Countries, History, Towns
Several years ago, I returned from a medical missionary in Rwanda. Although most of my time was spent in the small, isolated hospital of Muganero, there was fun to be had, as well. So, share Rwanda with me. This is a completely land locked East African nation of a...
by Kate Byrne | Aug 1, 2022 | Countries, History, Towns
It was eerily foggy as I left my Ft. Williams Bed and Breakfast early in the morning, headed for the 7 a.m. train to Glasgow. There were no mountains to be seen, sea neither, as both were encased with a whitish, shifting fog. No one was about in the...
by Kate Byrne | Jun 10, 2022 | Countries, History, Towns
April 19, 2022 At least a dozen locals had gathered at the bus stop, waiting for the 8:30 to Fort William. One elderly gentleman, with a runny nose, repeatedly pulled a worn, stained slip of paper from his pocket, checking his grocery list. It was a lovely ride to...
by Kate Byrne | May 31, 2022 | Countries, History, Towns
The Ballachulish Hotel was so comfortable and scenic. The staff there so lovely and gracious. It was hard to say goodbye. Another personable cabbie took me an hour’s drive to the town of Kinlochleven, along Loch Leven. This man was a former school bus driver with...
by Kate Byrne | May 26, 2022 | Countries, History, Towns
Thrilled to have flexible feet this morning! The boots fit, and my heels moved; let’s walk! I rushed to repack, lightening my day pack, as it seemed like the time to re-join the trail. My plan was to have the cab driver drop me at Bridge of Orchy and walk from there...
by Kate Byrne | May 23, 2022 | Countries, History, Towns
Strike two for the company I booked with! My feet were so much better today, I decided to hike. This was the shortest and easiest day on the West Highland Way at only six level miles, so it seemed an effective way to test myself. When booking a month ago,...
