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Scotland series #2 - Loch Lomond

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After spending first weekend in Scotland doing next to nothing, I realized I don't want to spend the few weekends I had in Scotland sleeping in. Yet not willing to take package tours I took the bus to Loch Lomond. The bus stand next to airport, not only have frequent buses to this Loch, but also daily buses to Highlands. I didn't know Loch Lomond have so many villages on its shore until the driver asked me to specify which place I want to go. Looking at my confused face, he pulled out a map and, when I continued to look clueless, suggested a place ideal for sightseeing - Balloch.  It was hardly 30 minute drive and, when I got down at the stop, I was totally lost. There was no foot path or crossing or any signs to indicate proximity to Loch. Somehow managing to cross the road and walking through damp path with overgrown grass in sandals, I started considering to wait at the bus stop for return bus. Cursing myself for not even checking what a Loch even means, I went back to the b...