The last day of my audits and I have to go up to Kinlochleven, which is just dipping into the highlands, to do a 20 minute audit and then drive home.
Was in the Mondeo estate ive been using for the last few weeks down south and around Edinburgh/Glasgow while my 2 has been sat at the office, no doubt collecting all sorts of seagull faeces, dust and grime.
So bless it its only a 1.8 tdci but ive been driving it regularly and seem to be able to throw it around a fair bit, even got the rear end to skip a bit.
Was expecting a monsoon today but the weather though not great was only overcast with a bit of rain, nothing to worry about at all. This morning I set off at a leisurely 9:30, so got a bit of a lie in too, towards Stirling which in itself wasnt too busy before hitting the A84. That was when the fun began, absolutely nothing on the roads being mid morning so could attack the roads and give the Mondeo a good work out. Few buses and trucks about as you would expect but made mincemeat of them and off again. I was extremely lucky as passed alot of couch tour buses just getting into the highlands but all parked up while everyone was taking pictures... nice
Now dipping into the highlands is always a bit special and truth be told its been too long since ive been up that way but the absolute cherry on top was Glencoe to Kinlochleven, the final assault running along side Loch Leven itself. An absolutely perfect ribbon of asphalt which was just pure twists and turns for 7 miles, with only one bus to negotiate before hitting the twisty's proper I could get my toe down and really enjoy it. I dont think there was a happier man in the whole of the UK behind the wheel of such a workaday car.
The way back has to be said was a bit more pedestrian as there was more traffic and was out of the highlands too soon without really enjoying it but did have a good run with some german bikers before nipping past them and getting on with the pleasure of a good days work. As a bit of a detour I avoided Stirling and stuck with the A85 towards Perth that ran alongside another lake whose name eludes me then headed south at Crieff towards Gleneagles and Auchterarder on the A823. More empty carriageways for me to abuse, I love travelling about mid week. I thought a quick lap around Knockhill would be a bit cheeky so threw a rightt off the A823 on a one track road towards Saline and home.
I wish every day was like that, work would feel so much more worthwhile
15:15 and putting the kettle on..... cant wait until next year when I have to do it all again!
