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| Leaving Taerbet for the big climb ! |
Having delayed departure till 9am till the opening of the nearby co-op so we could stack up food re uncertainty about what was available en route. Mistake 1 was taking the advice of a local who directed us to take a coastal route that while spectacular in terms of a rocky wilderness was tough in terms of constant descents and climbs.
Picturesque Taerbet signalled the start of a massive climb surrounded by steep hills almost Tiber like. Once over the pass the views that unfolded from up high were amazing - looking down upon lochs and almost fjord like scenery.
With no turning points even KH couldnt get lost so in a rare event we both rode the final 5 miles to the youth hostel.
The Y ideally placed on a loch would have been ideal if not the fact that the shop next door
closed about 15 mins after our arrival leaving KH in charge for dinner choosing a combo of spam and tomato soup.
On site we caught up with some cycling POMs we'd met on the ferry over and also had the opportunity to discuss local history with a resident researcher on issue such as the disproportionate loss of men on the island in WW1 and the forced removal from traditional
farming (crofting)
that saw a significant depopulation of the Western Isles
I did enquire whether it was possible to extend the research to cover the incidence and reasoning behind Australians who get lost on single signposted roads in the OH but was told such research was unlikely to get funding.
Having been belatedly informed Tomorrows challenge is how we get to our destination on leftover spam with shops shut because of the strict observance of the Sabbath !
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