Penultimate day

Great hotel last night and hit the road at 9ish this morning. There were 7 fellas staying in our hotel and we had a target of trying to catch them, even though they had set off an hour before us. Lee's face dropped when I said what my intentions were. Luckily they were on a different route.
Hit Fort William and Ben Nevis in good time. I (Steve) opted for a minor road that took us along the Caledonian Canal and stunning views that were jaw dropping.
Loch Ness next and a mad route to the right of the lake, which took us away and up a few mountains. Crazy climbs sapped us. But it was strange when Kev and I battled up yet another steep hill, Lee rocketted past us!!!!! This was the first and only time that this has happened on the whole ride. But the mere fact that he did it amused Kev and I for a while.
Stunning views and roads again took us along the side of Loch Ness. We had to stop for food next to the RockNess music festival in Inverness. At least we were not the only ones in strange clothes in the pub.
The drag on the A9 through and out of Inverness was a nightmare, busy roads and energy sapping surfaces. Over the Spean and Cronarty Bridges, then on a silly detour along the river Firth towards Tain.
In total we covered 115 miles and rode from 9am until 8.30pm.
The final push is tomorrow and another long day in the saddle.
The Carnegie Lodge Hotel staff have done everything for us and the owner Heather has been fantastic. She has kept the restaurant open for us, washed our kit and also offered a free nights stay tomorrow if we want it. I would highly recommend this place, amazing hospitality.
Pics include Ben Nevis, the three of us climbing at the Eastern edge of Loch Ness, outside the beautiful Loch Leven Hotel with Glen Coe behind. Steve on top of the WW2 Commando memorial and Kev and Lee descending towards the Caledonian Canal crossing.