Short trek today, so short synopsis . . .
After a delicious breakfast (kippers), the taxi driver picked us up at our B&B along with a Norwegian couple who were also staying there and we were treated once again to the spectacular scenery of Glen Coe, as we were transported back up the valley to near where we had left off hiking yesterday. The sky was blue, the valley and mountainsides lush and green, and the sun shone brilliantly — all promising signs for a great day's hike.
Our route began with the climb up the "Devil's Staircase," a stone and gravel path switchbacking back and forth up the first hillside. It was, indeed, devilish but not as hellish as we had feared. The view from the top showed us mountains, moors, and valleys for miles around, with nary a town, farm, or sign of civilization to be seen. From there, our path continued along a treeless ridge and then more gradually up and down until we reached a lower and shadier part of the valley, which led us to Kinlochleven, our destination for the night. When we checked in to Allt Na Leven Guest House, our hostess looked at Jim and said, "there's something you don't see often in Scotland—a sunburn"! Sunscreen tomorrow!
Siesta and then a tour of the town which included the local Co-op store, Grey Mare Waterfalls, rock climbing school and then off to supper with the Norwegian hikers.
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