10-03-2021, 10:47 PM
John did complete his tour of Scotland despite terrible health problems but didn't quite complete the book about it. We were lucky enough to have dinner with him in Inverness and he sent us a copy of the page where we were to get a mention.
He was an extraordinary character with a thirst for knowledge and a remarkable memory for detail. I asked him what advice he would give to anyone contemplating a journey like "Coleman's Drive". His answer was primarily that you can never do too much preparation or homework. He also thought you had to have faith in human nature.
He was an extraordinary character with a thirst for knowledge and a remarkable memory for detail. I asked him what advice he would give to anyone contemplating a journey like "Coleman's Drive". His answer was primarily that you can never do too much preparation or homework. He also thought you had to have faith in human nature.