Laggan to Inverness 60

Laggan to Inverness 60
Leaving Laggan in the rain and full of trepidation anticipating a long hard slog to Inverness. After a short breakfast we started off on a very pleasant road towards Newtonmre. 
Like most places in the rain Newtonmore and Kingussie are not especially attractive. Got my tyre blown up fully in Newtonmore - phew!
The climb towards Aviemore was steady but not challeging. Once we joined the cycle route along the A9 we fairly raced along. The cycle route is actually rather good and very picturesque in parts.
Stopping for a well earned lunch in Aviemore was a real delight - properly served with good food in comfortable surroundings we spent an unusual hour in the cafe. 
By the time we finished the rain had cleared and although not sunny at least it was dry. The route through Carrbridge was delightful and the long slow ascent of the Slocht made it much easier than anticipated. 
Coming down the last 25 miles or so into Inverness was easy and charming - the pine freshness of the forest and bird song made it a delight. Clava Cairns were a discovery a few miles from Inverness. Built a few thousadnd years ago as burial chambers they have only recently been fully excavated and understood. 
So 3 more days and we will have achieved our goal. It's hard to believe it