Crossing Loch Eil on the Corran ferry and onwards to Strontian

As you begin to descend into the valley in Glenhurich you enter what I like to call primeval forest of Pine Trees smothered in lichen and moss. The ground is thick with moss as well which silences your footsteps as if you're walking on snow. There are only a few houses around this area so you really do feel cut off. There's no WiFi, mobile phone signal or TV reception. It's amazing how you take those things for granted. Without them you're forced to make up your time doing other things. It 'forces' you to appreciate nature and your surroundings. Personally I find it liberating and what better place to appreciate it than in the Scottish Highlands.

Loch Doilean is right on the doorstep of the cottage and it lies at the bottom of a valley, each hillside covered in forest. Apart from snow I had just about every other weather form common in the area; heavy rain, cloud, sun and surprisingly hail. As the area is so thick with foliage it laps up the rainfall. Usually this would then evaporate off in the heat of the afternoon and evening sun, creating beautiful misty clouds floating through the forest, as you'll see from the photos further down this blog.