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The scenery is so beautiful and love the ruins here. Too bad these people do not know how to behave and are only concerned about their well being and not others around them and how it affects them! These idiots are once again multiplying like cockroaches and I don't know how you seem to find them often! Almost seems like you are magnet for them and what did you and Mark do to deserve this?
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
The scenery is so beautiful and love the ruins here. Too bad these people do not know how to behave and are only concerned about their well being and not others around them and how it affects them! These idiots are once again multiplying like cockroaches and I don't know how you seem to find them often! Almost seems like you are magnet for them and what did you and Mark do to deserve this?
I think sadly a lot of people leave their brains at home when they go on vacation. I used to work at a seaside resort and I lost count of how many times people would just walk in front of me as I was driving along the seafront. They seemed so shocked to see cars. I guess we just get into our own little bubbles when we go away, which is perfect somewhere like Disney, but not elsewhere....
On the way out, we saw this beautifully decorated Swiss motorbike!
We set off, passing through Drumnadrochit again…
Yes, a guy in a kilt!
… and then we were driving alongside the loch…
Soon we were driving into Inverness…
I liked some of their shop names – very original!
We were here for a very important mission. Mark had managed to leave his mouse, we think, in Mallaig, and he needed another one, so we stopped off at PC World, the biggest computer chain in the UK. I’d found there was one in Inverness, so he headed in there, while we all stayed in the car and worked on consuming more of our in-car snacks, in the shape of gingerbread men.
When he got back to the car, we’d had a discussion about lunch, and I’d found a couple of good contenders, all along the banks of the River Ness, so we headed that way, and stopped off at the first one we found, the Waterfront…
Inside, it was about as “pub like” as you’ll find for a restaurant…
We also still had our views of the riverfront outside…
When Mark discovered the brunch menu was still being served, we both changed our minds. I went for the Nessie, which was a potato scone, scrambled egg and smoked salmon, and thankfully the scrambled egg was 100 times better than the one I’d had in Tarbet – phew!
Mark had the Highlander, minute steak topped with a fried egg and chips…
It was basic, good home cooked food, and just what we needed.
The Waterfront
Entrée 8 9
Service 7 9
Atmosphere 8 9
Value for money 8 8½
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Beautifully decorated motorbike indeed!
What a nice drive. I'm glad the weather cooperated so you could catch some fantastic glimpses of the loch. I'm still thinking about how deep it is!
Great choice for lunch/brunch. Looks delicious!
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The castle looked like a bit of a nightmare with people who don't seem able to take turns.
Brunch offerings at the restaurant looked yummy - glad it was still available.
Beautifully decorated motorbike indeed!
What a nice drive. I'm glad the weather cooperated so you could catch some fantastic glimpses of the loch. I'm still thinking about how deep it is!
I know. I'm still thinking about it, even though it's now two months since our trip. It's hard to wrap your head around, isn't it?
Amazing scenery on your drive to Inverness! Even better as it looked so much more amazing on a sunny day. Glad you were able to get the brunch menu at the restaurant. Your selections look very good and seems like the two of you enjoyed it very much.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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Too bad these people do not know how to behave and are only concerned about their well being and not others around them and how it affects them! 
These idiots are once again multiplying like cockroaches and I don't know how you seem to find them often! 
Almost seems like you are magnet for them and what did you and Mark do to deserve this?
Sounds like exploring though was total chaos with the tour groups. 
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I went for the Nessie, which was a potato scone, scrambled egg and smoked salmon, and thankfully the scrambled egg was 100 times better than the one I’d had in Tarbet – phew! 
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