Scotland - day 4

It was up bright and early to visit Saucy Mary's castle. Saucy Mary was a Scandinavian princess who stretched a chain from the castle across to the mainland, and would charge sailors a toll to get through. If she was in a good mood, she would give the passing sailors a bit of a flash, which is where she got her name.

Good place for a jump.

ooh, saucy!

Yoouu-in shows how to make a kilt the traditional way. Just lay a large bit of tartan out, make some pleats, wrap it around, and voila. Long time to get dressed, but quick to disrobe!

Nan ready for highland action!

Eileen Donan castle is famous for being in the movie Highlander. Personally I can't recall the scenes it was in though, but here's a link to help you remember.

Zahava "Z" in the castle

There can be only one!

Stopping at Loch Garry in the background. Loch Garry is interesting as it is in the shape of Scotland, with abridge in just the right spot to show the border.

Drinking from the Seven Heads Well. There were 7 nasty chaps in the area, who killed the guy the were supposed to be protecting. His brother tried to get the locals to helps, but they were too scared to get involved, so had to recruit outside help. The brothers were killed, and their heads thrown into the village well to teach them not to help. That water tastes a bit sandy now!

War memorial with Ben Nevis in the background. There used to be a German POW camp here and after the war, the prisoners who no longer had family back in germany were allowed to stay, so if I am not mistaken there is a wee German population living in the area.

Glencoe. Glencoe is another sad moment in Scottish history, and poor Thomas "Clan Campbell" received a bit of a blow about his proud lineage. The Campbells were turncoats who switched over to the English side in exchange for land and such. The english had the Campbells slaughter the MacDonald clan while they slept, wee bairns included, after the MacDonalds had kindly offered them shelter for the week. To this day, our guides mother will not let a Campbell in her house. Methinks she should take a leaf out of Mandela's forgiveness book!

The massacre is remembered in this song

Time for another refreshing dip. BRRRRR!

Well blow me down if this was not a great surprise. Castle Stalker itself of Monty Python and the Holy Grail end scene! Wicked! Begone you stupid english Knnn-niggits. Your mother was a hamster and your father smelled of Elderberries. Check out the final scene here

Waaah, the Loch Ness Monster!!

Shake that booty Amanda!!

Our final night was in Oban, with lost of lovely islands off the coast. One day I will come back here and go to Fingal's cave on the Isle of Staffa.

A wealthy chap at the turn of the century built a colloseum on top of the hill, based on the one in Rome. He died before it was finished completely, but what a gorgeous place to watch the sunset! So peaceful with the birds all a twitter.

Cathy and I catch the Hungarian couple, Istvan and Eniko in a romantic embrace.