This one is going to be short because yours truly is smoked! The West Highland Way was relentless today!! Another 8:45am start took me mostly around Loch Lomond the entire way. But, let me tell you, it’s not some nice stroll around the lake. There were some really nice spots of meandering through the forest. But…
This is what the young Scottish girl said to me today along the West Highland Way. She’s from Edinburgh and we struck up a conversation. This was her first time walking the trail. I commented on the fabulous weather and she replied, “I think Scotland must be drunk!” I’m pretty sure I’ll never forget this…
On day 1 the West Highland Way didn’t disappoint. It was a gentle introduction to the Way, with 12 miles passing through forest and pasture land. I opened and closed a lot of cattle gates! But the weather was dry and I even stripped down to my short sleeve shirt for a bit as the…
Well, I’m here in Scotland and settling into my B&B for the night before I begin walking the West Highland Way. I can’t believe it’s finally here! I’m nervous. I’m excited. And I’m ready. I’ve wanted to do some sort of long distance walk for quite a while. But I haven’t been sure which one…
There’s no doubt about it — I’m super excited to explore a new country in Scotland. And very much looking forward to tackling the West Highland Way, seeing the southern Scottish Highlands on foot. I mean, gosh, I’ll really be able to thoroughly enjoy the scenery. However as stoked as I am for this adventure, it’s…
One of the places that was high on my list for my time in Donegal was Glenveagh National Park. And it didn’t disappoint. Ireland has just 6 national parks. Killarney National Park Connemara National Park Wicklow Mountains National Park The Burren National Park Ballycroy National Park Glenveagh National Park Glenveagh is just a…
