Bucket List: Dipping my hands into the waters of the home of Nessie
United Kingdom, Scotland, Loch Ness
Nessie, also known as the Loch Ness Monster is the legendary (or should it be mythical) creature that has fascinated me since I was a 9-year old when I first read about it in a magazine in my primary school library. From then on, I had believed in the truth and existence of Nessie. Well, I still do now. Just that, I also know that the myth of the creature is unlikely to be proven. Neither is it going away either.
Thus, when I visited Scotland for the first time in 2011, my priority was to find a way to visit Loch Ness. Driving was not a very viable option as I was travelling alone. Thus, I decided on the easy way out by joining a day tour to Loch Ness from Glasgow.
Reaching the famous Loch, I was extremely excited and fascinated as all those landmarks such as Urguhart Castle which I had seen countless times on books, magazines and the internet, materialised right in front of my very eyes. Finally, I had arrived at Loch Ness, home of Nessie. A personal bucket list item checked.
And for completeness sake, I dipped my hands into the frigid waters of the Loch as a greeting to Nessie. The shy creature did not turn up to say "hello" though but I was feeling like a happy and excited 9-year old all over again.
Dipping my hands into the frigid waters of Loch Ness, Scotland, UK (2011)
View of the Loch as my tour bus approached, Loch Ness, Scotland, UK (2011)
Photo taken from where I was standing on the shores of Loch Ness, Scotland, UK (2011)
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