Sunday 30 June 2013
Our original plan was to cycle to Kilchoan, catch the ferry
to Tobermory on the Isle of Mull and the next day, cycle to Craignure where
there was a ferry connection back to Oban.
With the forecast of more rain and wind, we cycled to
Armadale, caught the ferry to Mallaig where the train conductress was willing
to accommodate us and our bikes to Fort William. This is but one of many examples of hospitality
and helpfulness we have encountered so far on our trip to this part of
Scotland. People who take ownership of
their work, are able and prepared to take decisions in order to get the job
done, a refreshing change from the rulebook often quoted nowadays.
The conductress went a step further by calling ahead to
clear our passage to Crianlarich (on the
same train) where we can catch a connection to Oban. We sat back and enjoyed
the majestic scenes from the comfort of the train. En route, we saw the Flying
Scotsman, a vintage steam engine.
Distance travelled: 8km
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