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Journey to Inverness

Today was a cool day but we enjoyed visiting a few local fishing villages talking to locals and doing a bit of sightseeing. No rush today just wandering around enjoying the sights.
Bow Fiddle Rock




abandoned art Sun and moon


We left Port Soy and headed a few miles up the road to Bow Fiddle Rock. It was nice spot to view some rock features and some abandoned art with stones. It had a some natural caverns carved by sea water.

Cullen

 Stopped at Cullen a local Crayfish and fishing village. They only work during summer as the weather changes and gets rough up here quickly.
unused viaduct train line


Huge barriers to stop the storm surges

Next off to the next fishing village very similar to the last.
another small fishing village


We stopped off a place for lunch by the sea and it was cold and windy so an outside stay was short.

Fisher woman noting their role

On to Inverness for our stay for a couple of days. We went for wander into town after eventually finding somewhere to park. Not that many places about again. We did a bit of shopping and planned our trip for the next 2 days. Sorted out our debit card with the bank, then headed up to the Inverness castle which is in the centre of town and is used by the court house. We had a quick look around but will be back tomorrow for a better view.
Inverness castle

View across the river Ness
main mall



Off to our van park which is really nice. Great views and nice amenities.

Van park views


Things we have noted so far.
We heard from the locals and seeing that there are HUGE tides here. When the tide is out it really is out!. Also of note, the roads are rubbish to say the least. Scotland so far is not designed for tourist and large campervans. The roads are narrow especially when driving into see places. Most times people park on 1 or both sides of the road and you are meant to dodge the parked cars with your van or car somehow:) Mostly there is 1 lane to drive down. There is a gutter really close to the edge of the roads even on the highway which are few. A lot of houses are no more 1-2 metres from the roadside to the front door! Prices are similar to home except tartan stuff. Petrol unleaded is UK Pd 1.25 l and diesel about 1.35 a litre UK Pd a bit more expensive than home. The sun is low in the southern sky if you get to see it:) Sunrise is about 7.30am or so. Why do they sell in litres when everything else is in Imperial?? Haven't found out yet.
We are just across the ocean from Norway!!
Navigate this in a big van!!



Motor Home 7.5m long 3 m high .2.5 wide  Shower toilet eating area and double bed fold out Sleeps 4

Lovely Holly

That's it for now, Keep Living the Dream ......

Rob & Liz

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