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EPPING FOREST OUTDOOR GROUP
The following day, 26th October, the weather was not set fair for a stroll up Ben Arthur to the Cobbler. Nevertheless... we're an outdoor group, so for photos of that - click here! However, four of us elected to take a car-trip to Inverary - about 20 miles away...
(Photographs by Paul Ferris)
Tourist information and weekend weather forecast - Tarbet - 26th October 2008
Those of us that went on the car journey, Gill and Ralph, Paul and Val., drove to Inverary, passing Ben Arthur on the way. Through Arrochar, by Loch long and over the Rest and be Thankful Pass, along Glen Kinglas and along the shores of Loch Fyne to Inverary.
Possibly frustrated at not being able to walk the high routes, we had determined to end up in gaol, and so we did.
en-route to Inverary 
Ralph, Gill and Val listening in - if that's Paul in the dock then he's wearing a wig! Inverary Jail is open to visitors and advertised as follows :
'A Prison for All - men, women, children, babies, even lunatics. The same rule applies today - we even allow dogs.'
It is known as a living 19th century prison, and opened in 1820. Visitors are treated to displays of the offences and punishments meeted out over the years, a very realistic court with proceedings taking place, and an opportunity to visit the cells. (website)
- well it's not Paul 
The cells were quite comfortable :radiator heating - low energy electric light bulbs, comfy hammocks; Gill takes a rest. 
A couple of EFOG members in their room at the hotel (sorry, Shearings!) 
A pleasant view from the jail 
The orange-topped boat in the picture is the Clyde "puffer" Vital Spark - a vital component of the Para Handy series on BBC television. 
Gill, Val and Ralph at Inverary 
Loch Shira 
Val looks pleased with her Gaelic Coffee 
Tarbet - the loch cruise-boat can't dock 
A hoodie - the highland Hooded Crow ...........................................
