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Post by MefiEcosse » Thu Aug 10, 2017 10:08 am

Left home at 7:15 and caught the ferry at 10.00am.
Got home last night at 9.00pm
Very long day but well worth the journey and every 350ish mile.

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Post by MefiEcosse » Thu Aug 10, 2017 10:47 am

Quick stop at Glencoe on route north!
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Post by MefiEcosse » Thu Aug 10, 2017 10:51 am

Waiting on the Ferry! Crossing only takes a few minutes..
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Post by MefiEcosse » Thu Aug 10, 2017 11:04 am

A few on route to Ardnamurchan!
Places to stop for photos are a but limited but I was enjoying the drive too much anyway! :lol:
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Post by MefiEcosse » Thu Aug 10, 2017 11:10 am

Ardnamurchan Point after 5 hours on the road, well worth the trip!
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Post by MefiEcosse » Thu Aug 10, 2017 11:14 am

Views from the Lighthouse! You might see the Zed somewhere! :lol:
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Post by MefiEcosse » Thu Aug 10, 2017 11:19 am

Then the 1/2 hour or so drive to Sanna through the old volcano!
Lots of single track roads but plenty parts were you can see well ahead and enjoy the drive at a decent pace!
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Post by buzyg » Thu Aug 10, 2017 11:23 am

Looks brilliant. :thumbsup: One of the best places on the planet to drive a car. :driving:
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Post by MefiEcosse » Thu Aug 10, 2017 11:23 am

:)
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Post by MefiEcosse » Thu Aug 10, 2017 11:27 am

A couple more quick stops on the return leg but feel I missed so many photo opportunities on the way.
Need a return trip next year and take 2 or 3 days to enjoy it more! :D
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Post by patriot66 » Thu Aug 10, 2017 11:58 am

An absolutely fabulous part of the world ! I've walked, mountain biked and driven it a fair bit over the years. I 'cut my teeth' walking in the area with my father as a boy. Lots of emotional and sentimental attachment for me to this landscape. My fathers ashes are by Stob Dearg/Buchaille Etive Mor in one of your photos. Great memories of great days. Thanks for posting your superb photos. :thumbsup:
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Post by MefiEcosse » Thu Aug 10, 2017 12:12 pm

patriot66 wrote: Thu Aug 10, 2017 11:58 am An absolutely fabulous part of the world ! I've walked, mountain biked and driven it a fair bit over the years. I 'cut my teeth' walking in the area with my father as a boy. Lots of emotional and sentimental attachment for me to this landscape. My fathers ashes are by Stob Dearg/Buchaille Etive Mor in one of your photos. Great memories of great days. Thanks for posting your superb photos. :thumbsup:
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Post by Smartbear » Thu Aug 10, 2017 12:22 pm

Looks like an interesting drive from your stunning pics 8)
Great zed environment! :driving:
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Post by Smartbear » Thu Aug 10, 2017 12:32 pm

reminds me of a roadtrip I treated my gf to when I drove my ancient Fiat 127 from Essex up to Oban-the excursion to the isle of Mull was worthwhile (as was the whole exhaust falling off the car & trying to refit it by the side of a narrow lane)
I also remember the alternator packing in just after leaving Essex & managing over 200miles on battery charge alone before managing to borrow a charger for the night! After fixing both of those issues the cambelt snapped at the end of my road in Chelmsford the day after we got back destroying the engine :oops:
I've tried to blot some of these memories from my mind as they were so painful :rofl:
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Post by MefiEcosse » Thu Aug 10, 2017 12:43 pm

Smartbear wrote: Thu Aug 10, 2017 12:32 pm reminds me of a roadtrip I treated my gf to when I drove my ancient Fiat 127 from Essex up to Oban-the excursion to the isle of Mull was worthwhile (as was the whole exhaust falling off the car & trying to refit it by the side of a narrow lane)
I also remember the alternator packing in just after leaving Essex & managing over 200miles on battery charge alone before managing to borrow a charger for the night! After fixing both of those issues the cambelt snapped at the end of my road in Chelmsford the day after we got back destroying the engine :oops:
I've tried to blot some of these memories from my mind as they were so painful :rofl:
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But the trip was worth the effort? Hope the GF appreciated your efforts! :lol:
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