Loch Ness and so much MORE!

No, we didn’t see Nessie :(. But what I did see is probably way cooler than seeing her (maybe). We started our day bright and early on our bus (actually a Mercedes van) but we will call it a bus in this story! Anyhow, after our guide, Alistair, laughed at us for attempting to get on the bus on the wrong side, we were ready to go! Silly Americans!  Because of the roads, if you get car sick (and I do), I would recommend a Dramamine! I took one and while I had a hard time keeping my eyeballs open on the bus toward the end of the trip, I didn’t vomit. So I’m calling it a win!

Our first stop on the trip was Loch Lomond. It was pretty. BUUUUUT, I was attacked (and bitten) by midgies. Don’t know what they are? Follow this link:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highland_midge
Also, it was pretty overcast while we were there but you will see in the photos that the day improved!

After Loch Lomond, we stopped in Glencoe. Ummmm that was probably one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen! And to find out Harry Potter (and Skyfall, which I don’t know much about) was filmed here made it even better! But seriously, this place will take your breath just right away! The sky was still a bit overcast but that’s ok. I know my pictures don’t do it justice so if you ever get a chance to go, GO!!!

After Glencoe, we passed through Ft Williams on our way to Ft Augusta to see Loch Ness. The sun was finally out and while it was cold and a bit chilly, it was BEAUTIFUL! The water is so blue! Ft Augusta is a super cute town so we enjoyed our 1.5 hour stay there!

We had a wee bit (a little Scottish talk for ye) of extra time after Ft Augusta, so our guide stopped off for us to see this awesome bridge and small waterfall! It was exquisite! I love little things like that! But it gets even better! We then stopped to get a glimpse of Urquhart Castle, which was beautiful sitting right there on Loch Ness. And if that wasn’t good enough, we stopped to see highland cows! If you know me, you know how much I love animals! So this was THE BEST! I loved them so! And just so you know, the natives call them hairy coos! ;)

We passed through Inverness (super cute town) and then pitstopped at Pitlochry (also a super cute town) before making our way back to Glasgow! We caught a glimpse of Stirling Castle which was amazing! We ended the night at Piper Bar in Glasgow where we ate delicious food (which was macaroni and cheese and fries for this vegetarian!!)!

It was one heck of an amazing day! I think Heather, my dear friend from college who is on this trip with me, would agree!