Hello again B Road fans.
You know sometimes the slog of the day/week just get you down? Well for us the rain and the wind of the last few days was getting us down.
So imagine our surprise when the sun was shining bright and the sea was sparkling this morning.
The views from the tents across the beach is breathtaking.
All faith restored to the world.
You know sometimes the slog of the day/week just get you down? Well for us the rain and the wind of the last few days was getting us down.
So imagine our surprise when the sun was shining bright and the sea was sparkling this morning.
The views from the tents across the beach is breathtaking.
All faith restored to the world.
To day is the boys day off and the sun is shining.
After a hearty breakfast and a gentle stole across the beautiful white sands, common to this part of the world we donned our shorts and walking boots and hit the road to Fionnphort and the ferry to Iona.
It is just a mile and a half to the ferry port and with the sun beating down it past in a trice.
While the ferry was loading, a full articulated truck carrying, what seemed all the parts needed for a full ikea house, arrived. Now this does not seem to bad until the ferry staff told the driver he would need to reverse on to the ferry. Darn these lorry drivers are good. In what seemed like way to little space the truck was turned.
Unfortunately we didn't see the loading as our ferry left to Iona. We did later hear that when the lorry was loaded it took up the whole weight limit for the ferry so they could not even take foot passengers on the next run.
After a hearty breakfast and a gentle stole across the beautiful white sands, common to this part of the world we donned our shorts and walking boots and hit the road to Fionnphort and the ferry to Iona.
It is just a mile and a half to the ferry port and with the sun beating down it past in a trice.
While the ferry was loading, a full articulated truck carrying, what seemed all the parts needed for a full ikea house, arrived. Now this does not seem to bad until the ferry staff told the driver he would need to reverse on to the ferry. Darn these lorry drivers are good. In what seemed like way to little space the truck was turned.
Unfortunately we didn't see the loading as our ferry left to Iona. We did later hear that when the lorry was loaded it took up the whole weight limit for the ferry so they could not even take foot passengers on the next run.
On board Bobby held his own and made the 10 minute trip in good form. (Bobby is not fond of ferry's)
On arrival I would have said the sun was even stronger if it was not already burning small children to a crisp in under 5 mins, and as we all know they taste best medium to well done ;-)
We bought provisions from the local spar on the island and headed to the very top end of the island, to find the white sands and turquoise waters I had promised Bobby.
Well it delivered in spades. We sat on the Sands making lunch and watching the big waves breaking in the shore, each one seemed to draw in the white sands and wash it back up the beach.
I must have taken 50 pictures of the beach. Just wish I could post them tonight :-(
Well it delivered in spades. We sat on the Sands making lunch and watching the big waves breaking in the shore, each one seemed to draw in the white sands and wash it back up the beach.
I must have taken 50 pictures of the beach. Just wish I could post them tonight :-(
After slowly wandering along the sands we turned south and headed up the hill at the north of the island, called Dun I, it was a good steep climb but no great hight. The views from the to through the amazing clear air were fantastic, yet another 50 pictures taken :-D
After a while the draw of the south of the island drew upon us and we descended the hill.
What would be the odds but as we came to the road, Barry from the other day was cycling by. We had a good long chat and caught up on his news.
We carried on to the beach and golf course (yes a golf course established in 1905) on the south West side of the island. Not as impressive as the beaches to the north, although the rain shower did not help.
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Alex was watching the clock to make sure we did not miss our ferry at 17:15.
We made it with 10mins to spare.
We picked up provisions fir tomorrows cycle.
Back at the campsite we made pizzas on the trangias, yes it can be done, so we stuffed our faces with pizzas. four each as I had over estimated the flour.
We now find ourselves back in the local pub for a good connection.
Well that's it for a wonderful sunny day on Iona.
Thanks for reading all the way to the bottom :-)
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