Conic Hill September 8, 2021 After a somewhat restless night’s sleep, I set off at about 8:00 for what would be an eventful day. Today I would pass over Conic Hill and start my journey along Loch Lomand. My guidebook said it was 15 miles to the Rowardennen hostel I […]
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WHW Day 1 – Milngavie to Drymen
The Beginning September 7, 2021 It was almost a surreal moment. I was about to start day 1 of the West Highland Way, Milngavie to Drymen. After two canceled trips and years of almost obsessing about the West Highland Way, I was actually on the train from Glasgow to Milngavie. […]
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Glasgow
Arrival in Glasgow I was dropped off at the Austin airport by my son, checked my bag, showed the necessary documentation and I was on my way! All flights were on time and uneventful which is always a good thing when traveling. After brief layovers in Atlanta and Amsterdam, I […]
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Traveling During a Pandemic
Traveling to the UK Traveling to the UK during a pandemic certainly made the adventure more challenging. It was a lesson in patience trying to decipher the Scottish government website to make sure all of the required tests and documentation were completed and within the correct timeline. In a nutshell, […]
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Walking The West Highland Way
What is the West Highland Way? The West Highland Way is a popular walking path across the Highlands of Scotland. It begins in the town of Milngavie on the northwest side of Glasgow and travels north for 96 miles to the town of Fort William. Many walkers from around the […]