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Inverness is the capital of the Highlands, and just a few miles from the famous and beautiful Loch Ness. So with my newfound health, that's where I went.
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We took a boat ride down the Caledonian Canal. Vivid colors and stunning scenery in all directions.
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You may notice that our canal, the manmade part, is a few feet higher than the natural stream running out from Loch Ness. The key to unlocking the Loch is, of course, lock.
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What luck! We docked at a lock!
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And off we went to Loch Ness. Known worldwide for it's stunning beauty, immense length, and complete lack of monsters.
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Ooh, there's one! No wait, just a bit of fever.
Our boat dropped us at Castle Urquhart, which, having been blown up by its own inhabitants in the 1600s, was defenseless against our touristic assault.
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Back in town that night, a group of us from the hostel took a nice walk along the river in Inverness, ate (I am not joking) delicious thai food at a Scottish pub, and walked back for a good night's rest. Oh, and we made one quick photo stop on the way.
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Location:Inverness, Scotland