4 Kidneys and a Wonky Leg

We woke this morning to a grey and cold day. We got up early to catch the early lock down & our up with the lark tactics paid off, as we slipped past the boats we had travelled with the day before, and off into Loch Locky. What would on a sunny day have been stunning views, was subdued by mist and low cloud.

The wind, although not too strong was on the nose as usual.

At Gairlochy lock there was a bit of a wait before we were allowed into the lock, then a bit longer wait for another yacht to catch up and get into the lock. Then a third wait of about 15 mins while the swing bridge laboured it’s way open. Something is seriously wrong with the bridge it would seem.

Then with lightening winds and the sun trying to brighten things up, we motored up the last few miles of canal to Banavie. This is at the top of Neptunes staircase, a series of 8 locks which we will go down hopefully Tuesday morning.