Beginning of the End

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Weather Report

Predictably sunny to begin with although cloud had reached Craignure by mid-morning. Warm and sunny as travelled from Oban.

Efficient decamp - must be getting good at this. Walked down to MacGregors and waited for the 11am ferry. The journey will take two days because although the first bust and indeed first train from Oban reach Glasgow in time there is not a ferry from Mull that arrives in Oban in time for either. Integrated transport system, eh ?

Pleasant 45 minute ferry journey to Oban. Simple collection of coach ticket from TIC by which time I was feeling distinctly overdressed as it was warm and sunny. Coach arrived in time and set off through western Scotland. I cat-napped through some attractive countryside. Arrived at campsite about 3pm, erected tent and went for walk through neighbouring forest. The Ardgartan campsite is in a delightful location alongside Loch Long but hides a dark secret - some of the worst ‘midge conditions’ you are likely to encounter.

Fell into conversation with couple in neighbouring caravan and then read paper during evening.

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