Sunrise surprise
Woke up early this morning to the sight of a very pink bright sky which lit up the bedroom. Ray, clad in dressing gown, took some photos outside the house - luckily not too chilly! The view down to Inverness was amazing. Actually the weather has been terrific lately, a late summer is better than none at all. Taking full advantage of the day we went off on an adventure.We drove to Dores and then turned right and climbed up the pass. The view of Urquhart Bay at the top of the climb was stunning with the high peak of Meall Fuar-mbonaidb clearly visible.
Continued on our journey and eventually drove alongside Loch Duntelchaig bordered by trees in their rich variety of autumn colours.
After stopping at the Inverarnie Stores for some shopping we headed for home. Just opposite the Charles Rennie Mackintosh design houses a new woodland has recently been opened up with clear paths and signs and available to the community - 'Milton Woods'. Pulled in to the car park and enjoyed a relaxing stroll along some of these new paths,looking, listening to the various birdsong and breathing in the beautiful fresh air.
All of the footpaths are easily identified by a particular bird engraved on the sign. We were intrigued by the 'heron' trail so we took this path down to the river. Walked alongside the River Nairn for ages but, unfortunately, no sighting of any heron. Turned back on ourselves although we are sure the path continued - will have to come again.
Came across this colourful 'Fly Agaric' fungus [Amanita muscaria - to you and I]. Looks very pretty but,on studying my trusty guide to fungus book, I read that it contains poisons which are dangerous to health and can, in some cases, prove fatal.....not one to go with the fried breakfast then!!
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