BEN NEVIS

A quick nip up and down (through the lens) then on to see the American Coot at Inverness, followed by Crested Tit and possible heard Capercaille at Loch Garten. We are now tucked up in a hotel in Boat of Garten. They had one room left which we got at a discounted price. The room is Huge, a veritable suite up under the eaves, leather sofa and chairs, bathroom bigger than my kitchen, magnificent views of the snow covered mountains. But now back upstairs after dinner we have discovered that mere necessities such as hot water and heating do not seem to reach these heady heights.

There will be words in the morning. We are too tired for that tonight.