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Sunday, July 28th, 2013

A lazy Sunday morning in Ullapool as the rain comes down, admittedly a bit more exciting than planned as I just managed to prevent the tent going up flames. Gas stoves and tents not a good combination !.
Have enjoyed Ullapool, small but quaint located on the edge of Lock Bloom and surrounded by hills. Spent yesterday walking up and around these hills for a few hours and the sun stayed out so made for a pleasant day. Even the nightlife been more active than expected with a band from Southampton playing in one pub on Friday and another pub had a disco last night. Even a seal came in to the harbour to say hello.
In the bigger picture what should be a trip tomorrow towards the big mountains of Torridon and Kintail has had to be abandoned as need to return home. Sad as love this region and so much more to see but needs be. Even the dreaded midges haven’t been as bad as expected bar the first night in Ullapool and
weather generally good and the highlands without rain and mist just wouldn’t seem right.
Admittedly Friday had a massive storm which left some tents with their own ensuite swimmingpool.
So until next time……

ullapool

Friday, July 26th, 2013

An easy crossing on a very calm sea to Ullapool only to get a traditional Scottish welcome, rain and mist. But by the time we unloaded that had cleared up and a easy stroll to the campsite on the waters edge, lovely location and very convenient. Ullapool much smaller than expected but felt like a city after the Hebrides, a nice quaint place surrounded by hills. Only let down by the midgets which are quite ferocious and the tip of eating garlic for two weeks before was obviously made up by a French garlic salesman! . But a pleasant evening and a chance to go to a pub and some music. Has been lovely all morning but just about to go out and the rain starts, typical Scotland!

stornaway 2

Thursday, July 25th, 2013
Back in the 3g internet world. After the misty journey up from Harris went to the west coast of isle of Lewis and its famed beaches. The sun came out and it was beautiful. Camped out on the sand ... [Continue reading this entry]

Horgaboss 2

Sunday, July 7th, 2013
A good circular hike across Isle of Harris made for a pleasant day. Bit boggy but lovely lunar type landscape and totally deserted, really peaceful bar the sheep for company. Weather stayed dry but overcast so not so great ... [Continue reading this entry]

Hogabost beach

Saturday, July 6th, 2013
Took a nice walk along the coast today but once again lousy weather, wet, windy and pretty miserable . Shame as lovely in a a desolate type of way. Felt a bit sorry for the sheep, they certainly got the ... [Continue reading this entry]

isle of skye

Thursday, July 4th, 2013
Now in isle of harris waiting for a bus using a rapidly fading battery and internet connection so apologise for mistakes. Journey to skye was lovely but the usual wind,rain and mist ,ie the same as my last visit ... [Continue reading this entry]