There's snow on them there hills.With the forecast is still showing 7s with the promise of worse to come we were bound to get stuck somewhere in the next few days and as Arbroath is a well sheltered and convenient harbour we decided that the boat should stay put.
We hired a car and went off to explore the Highlands in comfort.
Bob has been sailing since the age of seven. He is not from a sailing family, but got a lot of support and encouragement from his parents after showing promise on a family holiday in Aviemore.
This lake, Loch Morlick was where it all began. The present sailing instructors didn't remember him, in fact I don't think she was born that long ago,(her parents probably weren't born either)There was an outdoors wedding taking place on the small beach when we were there. They were all in full Scottish regalia and music was provided by a couple of pipers.
One of the typically highland villages we went through was the one Bobs parents house is named after so we just had to stop and take some photos.
(I'm putting them in for his Mum)
We stayed the night in a small hotel in Nairn, our room had a bath! Rare luxury after two months of marina showers.
Travelling back today we did the coast road from Nairn to Arbroath, calling in at several Harbours along the way and seeing the route we are about to sail next from the shore side perspective. Hopefully we will be able to start that trip on Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning, depending on the usual restraints.
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