As we have two days in hand on the End to End route, we decided to have a rest day today. It was a bright day and the hills and lochs of this part of Argyll are beautiful at anytime of the year, so it was ideal territory for a break from walking.
Back in 2000, Bob cycled from Sheffield to Iona (Gwen and I arranged a pilgrimage to Iona for people from Shiregreen URC) and on that journey he cycled up the Rest and be Thankful Pass. So that was our first spectacular stop. It was named by the soldiers who made the Military Road here in the 18th century.
We then drove onto Inveraray, a small town on Loch Fyne. It was a lovely morning for an ice cream by the lochside after a walk round the town. There is a 15th century stone cross near the Pier and the ship Vital Spark rests by the Pier. Bob will probably write more about that as he remembered the connection to a TV show.
We then drove a little further towards Loch Awe to Portsonachan, which is a very small place, for a picnic lunch. On the way we found a cake shop in a phone box, which was excellent timing.
It had been a restful adventure.
From Psalm 3
I call out to God, who answers me from the holy mountain.
I lie down and sleep and I wake up again, because God keeps me going.
Rest is essential.
We are thankful for it.
God grant a quiet night and a peaceful end.
JAL 07.07.2019
A rest day on the End to End between Arrochar, Inveraray and Portsonachan via the Rest and be Thankful Pass.