Scottish Bongo Bash At Gairloch
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Scottish Bongo Bash At Gairloch
It was great to meet old and new faces alike at the Scottish Bongo Bash which was held at Gairloch this year. Thought that we would share some of our photos and experiences from the trip.
We set off on the Friday morning stopping at The Connage Cheese Pantry (http://www.connage.co.uk) to pick up some cheese for the Derbyshire oatcakes that Brian was bringing up for us. Whilst there we had this excellent cheese platter for our lunch.
We saw this book in their shop and instantly thought of Muz.
Stuffed after our lunch we headed on to Gairloch via The Black Isle Brewery (http://www.blackislebrewery.com) to pick up some refreshments for the weekend.
There quite a few Bongos at this bash
and a couple of non Bongos including this one containing a Mountain Goat
Friday evening was a blustery one with most people taking advantage of the communal area to shelter from the wind and enjoy a refreshment or two. Some were so affected by the weather that The Water of Life had to be administered.
Following breakfast on Saturday we set out to cycle from the campsite to the Rua Reidh lighthouse (http://www.ruareidh.co.uk) which was built in 1912 by David Stevenson. The cycle was slow progress with us battling a fierce head wind.
When we paused for lunch there was only us and a few inquisitive sheep
When we reached the Melvaig Inn (http://www.melvaig-inn.co.uk) Mrs G decided to stop for a coffee whilst I battled onto the light house alone.
After pausing for a refreshment at the Melvaig Inn on the way back and collecting Mrs G we headed back to the campsite but with a tail wind behind us most of the way which made for an easier cycle back.
Again on the Saturday night it was blustery and most people made use of the communal area where home bakes were on offer. This is where we found out that Mountain Goats are partial to flapjacks.
Sunday was an altogether different story as the winds dropped away completely and the sun made a welcome appearance.
Breakfast was Derbyshire oatcakes, crispy bacon and grated cheese. Superb and thanks to Brian for the oatcakes.
Whilst many stayed at the campsite and chilled out we headed off to Sheldaig to do the Fairy Loch walk.
The views up top were great.
The walk takes in the site where a USAAF Liberator plane carrying troops back from WW2 crashed into the hillside killing all 15 on onboard. The site is a dedicated war memorial and it is forbidden to move any of the wreckage.
Luckily on the way back our route didn't cross the rickety bridge
but headed up the nice solid path instead
The walk starts and ends by a field of highland cattle.
After chilling out at the Bongo with a cuppa and our books we headed off to the Badachro Inn (http://www.badachroinn.com) for an excellent tea. The view out over the sea loch from the inn's conservatory was as good as the food.
Sunday night was warm and dry and people were able to sit outside for a change. Having cooked a chilli and venison casserole from scratch the previous evenings Matt felt it necessary to offset his healthy diet with bacon and black pudding between two butteries. Even the addition of lettuce did nothing to reduce the cholesterol level of such a delicacy.
Monday morning was dry but misty and with no wind made for a couple of good photo opportunities on the way home.
We just had to stop on the way home to get a photo of this youngster with his mum.
When we finally arrived home we were glad of Matt's superb left over venison casserole for our tea.
We set off on the Friday morning stopping at The Connage Cheese Pantry (http://www.connage.co.uk) to pick up some cheese for the Derbyshire oatcakes that Brian was bringing up for us. Whilst there we had this excellent cheese platter for our lunch.
We saw this book in their shop and instantly thought of Muz.
Stuffed after our lunch we headed on to Gairloch via The Black Isle Brewery (http://www.blackislebrewery.com) to pick up some refreshments for the weekend.
There quite a few Bongos at this bash
and a couple of non Bongos including this one containing a Mountain Goat
Friday evening was a blustery one with most people taking advantage of the communal area to shelter from the wind and enjoy a refreshment or two. Some were so affected by the weather that The Water of Life had to be administered.
Following breakfast on Saturday we set out to cycle from the campsite to the Rua Reidh lighthouse (http://www.ruareidh.co.uk) which was built in 1912 by David Stevenson. The cycle was slow progress with us battling a fierce head wind.
When we paused for lunch there was only us and a few inquisitive sheep
When we reached the Melvaig Inn (http://www.melvaig-inn.co.uk) Mrs G decided to stop for a coffee whilst I battled onto the light house alone.
After pausing for a refreshment at the Melvaig Inn on the way back and collecting Mrs G we headed back to the campsite but with a tail wind behind us most of the way which made for an easier cycle back.
Again on the Saturday night it was blustery and most people made use of the communal area where home bakes were on offer. This is where we found out that Mountain Goats are partial to flapjacks.
Sunday was an altogether different story as the winds dropped away completely and the sun made a welcome appearance.
Breakfast was Derbyshire oatcakes, crispy bacon and grated cheese. Superb and thanks to Brian for the oatcakes.
Whilst many stayed at the campsite and chilled out we headed off to Sheldaig to do the Fairy Loch walk.
The views up top were great.
The walk takes in the site where a USAAF Liberator plane carrying troops back from WW2 crashed into the hillside killing all 15 on onboard. The site is a dedicated war memorial and it is forbidden to move any of the wreckage.
Luckily on the way back our route didn't cross the rickety bridge
but headed up the nice solid path instead
The walk starts and ends by a field of highland cattle.
After chilling out at the Bongo with a cuppa and our books we headed off to the Badachro Inn (http://www.badachroinn.com) for an excellent tea. The view out over the sea loch from the inn's conservatory was as good as the food.
Sunday night was warm and dry and people were able to sit outside for a change. Having cooked a chilli and venison casserole from scratch the previous evenings Matt felt it necessary to offset his healthy diet with bacon and black pudding between two butteries. Even the addition of lettuce did nothing to reduce the cholesterol level of such a delicacy.
Monday morning was dry but misty and with no wind made for a couple of good photo opportunities on the way home.
We just had to stop on the way home to get a photo of this youngster with his mum.
When we finally arrived home we were glad of Matt's superb left over venison casserole for our tea.
Bongo replaced by Wellhouse Terrier
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First class pics well done you two!good to see you again and thanks for the loan of your xtension lead
Regards gordon
Regards gordon
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Great pics, I take my hat of to you cycling to the lighthouse as we drove it and that was bad enough, we bottomed out the bull bar a few times and that bridges were something else. lol
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Looks great, wish I'd went now as it p@@@ed down all weekend down here in Dumfries
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That bacon and black buttery sandwich beat me. Note to self - don't warm butteries up on the bbq.
We had an absolutely cracking weekend. Great to see so many faces, old and new, and to feed a fair few of them too. I trust there have been no ill effects...!
Thomas and I stopped off in Aviemore on the way up for supplies and a spot of lunch.
I let Thomas loose with camera.
The camp kitchen...
The menu for the weekend included:
- beef chilli
- leek and potato soup
- venison casserole
- rhubarb crumble x2
- chicken and rice soup
- multigrain bread x3
- baked potato and sweet potato
All in all, number of portions served ~50!
Saturday afternoon in Poolewe Gardens.
Sunday afternoon on the beach.
We had an absolutely cracking weekend. Great to see so many faces, old and new, and to feed a fair few of them too. I trust there have been no ill effects...!
Thomas and I stopped off in Aviemore on the way up for supplies and a spot of lunch.
I let Thomas loose with camera.
The camp kitchen...
The menu for the weekend included:
- beef chilli
- leek and potato soup
- venison casserole
- rhubarb crumble x2
- chicken and rice soup
- multigrain bread x3
- baked potato and sweet potato
All in all, number of portions served ~50!
Saturday afternoon in Poolewe Gardens.
Sunday afternoon on the beach.
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A few pictures here, nice to see everyone.
Turned out to be a bit of a trading post as well with butteries, tattie things, cheese and oatcakes all changing hands.
By Loch Lomond on the way up
Strange tree at Loch Lomond
Lonely Bongo on Rannoch Moor
Buachaille Etive Mor
Wild camp at the top of Loch Etive
Unbelievable, why cart rubbish out here
Evening Loch Etive
Deer admiring the view as well
Little rainbow back up the glen
Kitchen with a view
Loch Etive Thursday morning
Strange bridge in the glen
Glen Coe
Glen Coe piper
Ben Nevis
Commando Monument
Looking down to Loch Maree
First thing we saw on arrival, Matt forced some down us
Matts Magic Kitchen, enough for a seige
Pump up awning
Your turn next time Sharon
Very impressive when up, took the wind in its stride
Matt's at it again, venison casserole and rhubarb crumble
Thanks Matt, it was delicious
Bread as well
Longa Island and the beach next to the site
Inverewe Gardens
Australian jungly bits
Back down to see our daughter in Anstruther Sunday night despite the Bongo going into limp mode just before Inverness
The chippy in background.
Back home Monday night, thanks for a good weekend everyone.
Turned out to be a bit of a trading post as well with butteries, tattie things, cheese and oatcakes all changing hands.
By Loch Lomond on the way up
Strange tree at Loch Lomond
Lonely Bongo on Rannoch Moor
Buachaille Etive Mor
Wild camp at the top of Loch Etive
Unbelievable, why cart rubbish out here
Evening Loch Etive
Deer admiring the view as well
Little rainbow back up the glen
Kitchen with a view
Loch Etive Thursday morning
Strange bridge in the glen
Glen Coe
Glen Coe piper
Ben Nevis
Commando Monument
Looking down to Loch Maree
First thing we saw on arrival, Matt forced some down us
Matts Magic Kitchen, enough for a seige
Pump up awning
Your turn next time Sharon
Very impressive when up, took the wind in its stride
Matt's at it again, venison casserole and rhubarb crumble
Thanks Matt, it was delicious
Bread as well
Longa Island and the beach next to the site
Inverewe Gardens
Australian jungly bits
Back down to see our daughter in Anstruther Sunday night despite the Bongo going into limp mode just before Inverness
The chippy in background.
Back home Monday night, thanks for a good weekend everyone.
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Great pics, Brian - your stop off in Glen Etive looked fantastic!
Strictly speaking, that was dough.briwy wrote:Bread as well
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Some fantastic pics here.
Had a really good time and met some great people.
Until the next time!!!
Had a really good time and met some great people.
Until the next time!!!
Sharon & Jimi
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Some really good pictures there, I particularly like Paul's of the Liberator wreckage and Brian's from Loch Etive
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Next time,
I think we are overdue a visit to Scotland, and now have (the yet to be inflated!) Kela awning as shown by Sharon's pics.
Just waiting for 'retirement' to finally claim me
Derek (and Mrs Sarah, not quite so keen on roughing it in an old van )
I think we are overdue a visit to Scotland, and now have (the yet to be inflated!) Kela awning as shown by Sharon's pics.
Just waiting for 'retirement' to finally claim me
Derek (and Mrs Sarah, not quite so keen on roughing it in an old van )
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Next year's Bash will be in Lauder, Borders.
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Thirlstane castle?
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Great pics Guys, thanks for taking the time to post.
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Thats a bit closer, I will try and make it next year.Ian wrote:Next year's Bash will be in Lauder, Borders.
Matt, can you pitch next to me at the bash if you bring bait like that. You must owe me a venison casserole by now.
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