“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” – Mark Twain
West Highland Way, Scotland to Kinlochleven- Day 7
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...
West Highland Way, Scotland to Ballachulish Hotel – Day 6
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...
West Highland Way, Scotland – Tyndrum – Day 5
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,...
West Highland Way, Scotland to Tyndrum – Day 4
Happily, the crackling in my heels was less this morning and my feet had more flexibility. They fit comfortably in my running shoes. Things were looking up. The company I booked with told me to take the number 44 bus from the Drovers Inn stop to Tyndrum, my...
West Highland Way, Scotland – to the Drovers Inn, Day 3
The taxi was scheduled for 11 a.m., to take me farther up the West Highland Way, so my breakfast was late, after the rush of the other hikers starting their day. I was jealous of them; mad and sad my journey was halted for an unknown period. Due to the misery of the...