We met up with a group of Jon's colleagues at the Balmaha trail of Loch Lomond. It was a beautiful day for a hike in the hills. And quite a hike it was! The children did well, but we were all a bit spent on the way back down. It was a pretty steep walk all the way up, but the highland coos on our path and the views from the top were well worth it, as they always are. When we did finally make it back down we got together with everyone for a really good lunch at the restaurant across the road from the trail.
The Oak Tree Inn, loved this place- the food was yummy (though a bit high priced) and the atmosphere was perfect. Lot's of people with piles of backpacks next to their tables, all enjoying the outdoors with good food and happy chatter. A sign outside the restaurant said "Muddy Boots Welcome," but you wouldn't think so from the interior- decorated with tartan carpet and china tea dishes hung all over the walls and from the ceiling. It was wonderfully Scottish and charming.
We tend to end our outings with ice cream, so posting about it may become redundant, but this ice cream is worth a spotlight. If you are visiting Loch Lomond, or anywhere near, make a stop here- you will not regret it. Literally, the best ice cream I have ever tasted. I had strawberry and it was so dreamy- going back for another scoop was a given. I would drive the hour just for this treat.
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