Fort Augustus locks

To catch the first batch of boats up the locks we're up early It's breakfast on the run. Then up, up, up,up the four Fort Augustus locks. Then tie up on the top. We're getting to be experts at throwing ropes up three or four meters!

We get a nice visit today from Lossiemouth. It's Mary Covendon's daughter, Janet Trydall. She and husband, John have an ocean of sailing behind them. Lots of boat talk, and promises to meet again soon. On our way back?
Today we meet Johan from Hammerfest,too. He's just arrived from a solo-sail, back from the Caribbean, and from 16 years of sailing alone around the world. His self-built boat has some motor problems now, and he's willing to sell his creation and mobile home for only £3ooo. A great buy!

Our evening is spent at The Bothy Inn. Good pub food and good Scottish tunes played on various guitars. Ours Swedish friends, Jonas and Urban, introduce us to the boggiest whiskys available.