So here we wait. Early start this morning, it is saturday already, in order to get here before ten o’clock, which we were told would be the next locking time down the staircase, but…… Got here at ten, to be informed that everything was delayed due to the swing bridge at the bottom being recalcitrant. Next locking, one o’clock. Ah well. Relax. Take morning coffee with scones and cream and jam at the Bistro. Take picture of Josin with Ben Nevis in the background. (The top was almost visible, for the first time!).
It has been a relaxing journey through the Canal. No sailing, as what wind there has been has been on the nose, and on rainy days we have been attached to a pontoon or somesuch. Urquhart Castle was the high point, on a beautiful, calm, sunny morning, before the hordes arrived.
Not so many boats as I had imagined, probably because the main holiday season has not yet started, which has meant not having to wait too long at the locks and bridges. Mostly hire boats, which are immediately identified by the multiple fenders hanging all round, from chains. The custom of taking in fenders when on the move is obviously over-ridden by the need to protect both boats and fixed property.
Hoping to get down to the sea lock at Carpach this afternoon, to leave the fresh waters and venture out into the wider salt water world of tides and currents tomorrow morning.
All’s well.
Josin's 2025 cruise 
Thanks for the great descriptions,John. I am there with you and Margaret. Glad you had that quiet time at Urquhart castle. Sounds amazing. How did the folks of long ago want to build such things in the cold and the rain. The rain description and the fish and Chip adventure a few days ago was most amusing, and I fear rather cool. Good to keep smiling as I know you both are.
We are one week into 28-30C weather here, with another week to come, and enjoying the early morning cool at the moment.
Happy wandering in our beautiful world of such variety, both in people and places
Love to you both
Liz
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