Glenfinnan Monument to Bonne Prince Charlie

We Might as Well be on the Moon

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April 2nd 2012
Geo: 57.2725, -5.73323Our B&B in Ft. William was noted for having spectacular views of Ben Nevis, which is the highest mountain on the British Isles. With the low-hanging clouds, however, we had no viewings. Our host showed us some photos, proving that there was in fact a very large mountain right outside our window. With the past luck we've had seeing notoriously hidden peaks before -- M ... read more

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more