Today the weather has been outstanding. Blue skies, scuttling clouds, amazing vistas. The downside too many visitors.
We decided to head back to Glencoe, and so it seems did the world and his wife.
First stop the Glencoe Mountain Resort for showers. One pound for never ending hot water gave us enough time to wash ourselves, T-shirts, smalls and towels. Once again the wind blew, funnelling through the mountains but we didn't mind. It was warm and sunny. We stayed awhile taking in the spectacular views whilst drinking coffee at the cafe. Nature's tumble dryer worked it's magic and our washing soon dried.
Then a drive back to the long, winding road that led to Glen Etive. Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond had a home here. And when the film Skyfall was filmed, part of it was here along the road, thus turning the quiet unspoilt area of Glen Etive into a 'must visit' location.
The drive down to the loch was beautiful. Mountains, dry river beds, waterfalls, bog cotton and lots of rhododendrons. This invasive species with their vibrant purple flowers were fast covering the whole area. Pretty as they look, the rate they multiply is worrying.
We'd bought food for a barbecue this evening, but upon our arrival at the park up by Loch Etive it soon became apparent it was too windy to stay. So we back tracked to Ballachulish to The Red Squirrel Campsite where we stayed three weeks ago.
It's suits us perfectly here camping amongst the trees, cooking on an open fire with like minded people. The access to the site is a little tight so luckily the large motorhomes can't gain access, which we consider to be a bit of a result.
Tomorrow we will check the weather and decide our onward journey. Moral had been boosted by today's sunshine and the return to this campsite. The forecast for tomorrow is once again rain, but we think we may now travel east in search of yet more fine weather. We don't really want to leave Scotland just yet.
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