15 Nov 2014
We could see the Cuillins from our lounge room as they basked in the morning sunshine. It seemed impossible to have such a clear still day after the storm gales of yesterday. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2014
WHISKEY WITH WILD WIND
14 Nov 2014
Gale force winds whistled through our windows. “I’m not sure about walking in this weather, imagine doing a scree scramble is this wind”. Was I being a coward: it’s just wind. Continue reading
PILLARS & PLEATS
13 Nov 2014
After an easy day yesterday, we jumped in the car and took a drive around the Trotternish Peninsular of northern Skye, heading for Kilt Rocks. Continue reading
THE SOUND OF RAASAY WITHOUT CHIPS
11 Nov 2014
“Eee, chips and curry sauce” David said sinking into his deepest darkest Lancashire accent. The smell of salted hot potato chips filled the air Continue reading
QUIRAING: PEAKS & PINNACLES
10 Nov 2014
“We certainly live on a blue planet.” I said looking out over the Sound of Raasay. The skies had cleared this morning, so ‘making hay’ as they say, we were on route to Continue reading
POPPED TO PORTREE
09 Nov 2014
A sleepy Sunday morning in Portree. Only the chippy was open. Continue reading
ROAD TO ISLE OF SKYE
08 Nov 2014
“Skye, you have some big shoes to fill!” I said thinking of Glen Coe as we pulled out of Fort William and headed towards the Western Highlands. Continue reading
GLEN NEVIS TO AN STEALL BAN
07 Nov 2014
“I’ve found the perfect place for lunch” said Dave before we had gone down for breakfast.
I chuckled, “That’s great. Where?”
“The Glen Nevis Inn” he wiggled Continue reading
WATERFALLS IN THE WET
06 Nov 2014
Who’s idea was it to climb a Munro?
Stiff and sore legs as expected
It’s a reminder of a great day. Continue reading
BAGGING A MUNRO
05 Nov 2014
“A long walk at high altitude.” I announced looking at the perfectly clear blue sky from our breakfast table. According to the weather app, today will be our only Continue reading
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