Good day's ride from Fort Augustus down through the Great Glen (lochs) then down and across from Fort William to the Kings House Hotel (a basic hikers lodge) just over the top of Glen Coe - fantastic setting and scenery on the way up. Missed Ben Nevis (raining) but I was told that I did pass Jimmy Savile's place(!). The big climb was eastward, which meant I had my first tailwind - much appreciated!
The day didn't actually start that well, or rather yesterday end that well. I had found the Richmond House Hotel on the Internet and thought ah yes, "boutique hotel". After escaping the friendly but very annoying Canadian my "hotel" turned out, these days, to be the locals rowdy pub - seemed to be rave night, with the last of the revellers ejected at 2am. Vowed to dble check future accommodation!
In the morning, I was ready for the "did you sleep well" question. I suggested to a (the) fellow guest (suspected protagonist) that it had been a big night in the bar.. Now I don't know whether the hotel proprieter overheard but when I tried to pay she very kindly donated the whole B&B bill to my charity. I like to think the two are not connected!
Stats: 98km, 8am to 5pm today, all about the same now, though I do tend to stop for quite a few photos and the all important snack breaks, lunch etc.
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