Only 10 miles from our resort were the Cairngorm Mountains, we were actually staying in the Cairngorm National Park. David and I drove up the mountain and then we caught the funicular railway which took us 2 miles up to the summit, where there were heaps of people snow boarding and skiing. It was the first time I had been to the snow in 21 years and it hasn't got any warmer!!! But it was great to have a walk around, the wind was cold and we watched all the people snow boarding and skiing past the restaurant. We sat inside then and had a nice hot cup of coffee before making our way back down the mountain on the funicular railway again. The funicular railway has two carriages which hold quite a lot of people, the two carriages act as counter balances, so one goes up as the other goes down. And in true Scottish style, someone had there dog up on the summit, the poor dog was skinny and looked very cold, the lady actually brought him right into the restaurant where we were sitting, but was told to take him outside!!! They really do take their dogs everywhere over here!
You and David look a bit cold in these photo's Moira...think you may have gotten acclimatised to the sunny Brisbane climate!! I certainly wouldn't mind visiting Cairngorm - the snow looks sensational for a spot of skiing!!
ReplyDeleteBy the way - you are doing a fabulous job of your travel blog - really interesting and informative! It's is helping me to pass the time as I am off work for 2 months rehabilitating from shoulder surgery (in between endless rounds of physio/exercises/rest etc). I'll be back at work about the same time as you guys! So thanks for the informtive blog in the meantime!
Your face is a picture....I could feel that Northly cold breeze just reading your blog!! Ah well hope SPain is allowing you to defrost! :)
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