Takeaway #6: Destinations

It's been a full week now since I returned to London and I'm still pondering the takeaways from my fortnight at Erraid.

A big one that keeps punching through is the unexpected spectacular and natural beauty in this part of Scotland.

Large empty sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, fresh air and glacial topography.

Friendly locals and the absence of mass holiday makers means I will probably return for a closer look at Mull and other islands.

Farewell to Mull

Time to leave Erraid and take the bus back from fionnphort to catch the ferry in Craignure later in the morning.

Mull is a spectacular island, particularly in this sunshine, another delight to savour.

Onto the ferry across to Oban for what must be a classic rail journey to and from Glasgow through the Scottish mountains and valleys.

I had a lovely chat on the train with Mo' unpacking the time in Erraid discovering all sorts of insights she picked up that I missed.

Hope to see her again for a walk in her neck of Wales, but now it's Glasgow in the rain dodging shoppers heading to Buchanan Galleries

It's Friday already

A late night enjoying the sky at 11pm, still light here strangely, but Mull looking inviting across the water.

A second week may be feasible and I will find out today what's the go, meanwhile fine weather recommends a trip to Iona.

Those leaving tomorrow have to clean and tidy their rooms today for a new group arriving tomorrow.

The residents here say it's like the world coming to stay with them and they enjoy the changing personas of each week.

I'm finding the early mornings are best here whilst everything is quiet except for Roger in the hen-house collecting the eggs at 6am.

My poached eggs this morning traveled all of, say, 10 metres, how's that for a zero carbon footprint?