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08. August 2019

Caledonian Canal

Getting ready for the locks (enough fenders, fender-boards and strong ropes)

Hydraulic driven gates - not like in the old days with capstans and man-power

Getting up the first lock

A short canal section before the Neptune's staircase

The first of eight locks (Neptune's staircase)

Getting up the staircase with three other boats

Handling the strong undercurrent with thick ropes over blocks to the winches - relaxed climbing

Strong turbulences

Viev back down the Neptune's staircase

First swing bridge - already open if you radio ahead

Sailing against the wind up Loch Lochy

Going for a hike from Loch Lochy

Ben Tee - todays goal

High security gate with a strong lock

Walking seldom on swiss-standard hiking trails...

...but most of the time trough path-less swamps

After the crossing of the swamp

On the 904 high Ben Tee

All the way back - too hot under the bright sun

Heading to the highest part of the canal - 32m above sea level

Sunny morning - heading towards Loch Oich

High voltage power line over head

Swing-bridges from time to time

A german steel boat, which accompanied us for four days

Markers on Loch Oich

Going down the other side - almost reached Loch Ness

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