Oban

We got on our much anticipated and long reserved Jacobite Steam train. It was a total snooze. You win some, you lose some.We were picked up by Phillipe once again from Elecar, and had a lovely drive and chat along with a pit stop to see a lovely little castle.We checked into civilization. Oban is a busy port town, and the hotel is like a Kimpton. We were delighted to find a “lift”!We took in the shore, then walked up 20 flights of outdoor steps (if Apple Health tracker is right), to McCaig’s Tower. It’s an abandoned coliseum structure that has views of the harbor and outer islands. This port town always has so much beauty.

We found a little local’s pub and had our first fish and chips and ale. Chatted with the bartender (a delightful Glaswegian) and walked home in the lovely sunshine at 9:00 PM.Gotta love Scotland.