Blogs from Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe - page 4

God’s Country is a Scottish name for all of the Highlands, but our destination today particularly deserves this designation. The island of Iona is the most beautiful place I’ve ever been, and it also has a thriving religious community. It’s one of those wonderful unspoiled places that you read about in fairy tales and wish still existed. From Oban’s harbour, we took a ferry to the Island of Mull. Ally drove the bus onto the ferry, although we all got off and sat on the top deck. Sometimes you can see seals, minke whales, and even dolphins in this part of the Atlantic Ocean. I did catch a glimpse of a seal swimming with its head above water! I also saw a few “oil slicks,” smooth patches on the surface that indicate that a large ... read more

Weather Report Windy showers - much the same as yesterday. Another ‘wasted’ day. Yet again used the i-net facility (15 minutes / £1 !!!!) in MacGregors Roadside Bar. Forecast still very poor so changed flight to Friday at some cost but obviously saved on several days accommodation / food. ... read more

Weather Report Windy showers - and that was the best of it. Achieved very little today - see above. Several visits to local store for what was basically comfort food. Read the newspaper from cover to cover. Evening sat in a communal area chatting with some of our EU friends - convivial. ... read more

Weather Report Generally overcast with sunny breaks in the cloud to begin with. Showers increasing in frequency and intensity in the afternoon. Mid-afternoon rained violently for best part of two hours. Brighter evening. Crossing to Mull was less than an hour and uneventful. Twenty minute walk to campsite and shortly after 9am my tent was erected. Spent morning looking around campsite, shopping in village store and doing my washing. After midday snack walked a little way along the shore but was so tired quickly retreated to tent where I slept soundly for a couple of hours despite a torrential storm. Pottered around for the rest of the day and completed these blogs. Forecast is better for tomorrow so I intend to hire a bike for the day (from the campsite). It proved impossible to arrange a ... read more

Also, known as the middle of no where. So small that there is one whole store in the area for thirty miles. Currently the crew is staying in an enormous mansion known as Ardtornish House. The estate is on 1500 acres of land and there are like 25 rooms in the house, not to mention about five kitchens. I've run on the Highlands and screamed Heathcliff! I've also fallen down the stairs in the house and hurt myself. My elbows, head and legs are still very bruised and every time I breathe my ribs hurt. Otherwise, all is well. We've had great meals every night and fireworks on the fourth. Scotland is very lax on fireworks. The Island of Mull and the island of Iona are amazing. I think I will come back here for my ... read more