DAY 16 BALMACARA-BOAT OF GARTEN


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May 31st 2023
Published: May 31st 2023
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Exemplifies the tone of our day ... craziness
We took the road least travelled for our trip to Boat of Garten, a small village in the Cairngorm National Park, south of Inverness.

The day was forecast to be sunshine, however the first few hours the cloud hung low covering the mountains we were travelling through. Upon clearing it opened up a different vista. Even though the sun had not been shining we did 'get-out-of-the-car' and walk, with one outing being the trail into the Rogie Falls. It was the beauty of the forest and filtered light that caught our attention more so than the falls, not saying they weren't a thing of beauty too.

We wandered the very small village of Carrbridge and took our first selfie on a stone bridge with a stone arch over the running stream.

Our stay for the next 3 days in Boat of Garten has begun very well. We are located within a small stone throw of the rail station and bike hire and the start of numerous walk and bike trails. So, it looks like a few days of physical action.


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A trail walk to Rogie Falls on the road least travelled.


Blackwater River which feeds the waterfall flows under the suspension bridge.


Filtered light through the trees on the trail beside Blackwater River.


The suspension bridge from afar.



A selfie!!!! at Carrbridge, a small village in the Cairngorm National Park.


Station Master, Roderick, showing me the original ticket boxes.


Jane getting up close with Roderick.


The Strathspey steam train leaving the station after taking on water and passengers.


On its way.


Jane enjoying the Boat on Garten gardens.


Jane, sitting, soaking in the sun.


Loaded with coal, the train about to pull out.


Boat of Garten Railway Station ... so clean.


We wondered ... found our answer.


2nd June 2023

Keeping up
Hi there Jane and Andrew, Attempting to keep up with your wonderful journey. Cannot always get the time. I went to the WASO performance yesterday. Thanks!! It was delicious and delightful. Keep the Joy alive. Nanami and I are generally smooth sailing. She is not looking forward to her return to Japan. Much love, Pat XXXX

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