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Adventures with Bessie & Madge

Monthly Archives: June 2014

Kintyre – sea and sunsets…

30 June, 2014

We left Benderloch by lunchtime and started on our journey towards Kintyre.  We decided to take a couple of detours …

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Amazing Applecross & Bealach na Ba…

29 June, 2014

It was with reluctance that we tore ourselves away from Shieldaig but today was going to be quite an adventure.  …

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Shieldaig and the Celtman…

28 June, 2014

So it was goodbye to Jim and a drive south to our next campsite at Shieldaig, a picturesque spot on …

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Last day at Clachtoll Beach…

27 June, 2014

The day has dawned disappointingly grey with odd splashes of rain on Bessie’s roof light.  So, what to do on …

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Painting the pink…

26 June, 2014

Another beautiful day and, as planned, we went back to Clashnessie today.  It’s such a special place and I wanted …

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In the pink – Clashnessie beach…

25 June, 2014

We are so lucky – the fine weather is reported to remain for the rest of our stay at Clachtoll …

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Revisiting old haunts…

24 June, 2014

With Bessie safely ensconced in a good position at Clachtoll beach yesterday evening, it was time to take her out …

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The end of an island idyll – for now…

23 June, 2014

Today we leave Lewis from the port of Stornoway for Ullapool on the mainland.  Laxdale Holiday Park (if ever there …

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Join the band on the Isle of Lewis…

22 June, 2014

This is the welcoming scene to the Uig area of Lewis.  The tableau is accompanied by a sign and judging …

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The Eagle has landed – at last…

21 June, 2014

We left Balranald campsite at about 11am and set off for the ferry port on the island of Berneray. Suddenly …

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Our last full day on North Uist…

20 June, 2014

The day has started quite grey and cold so it’s lucky we have seen most of the island at its …

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The pace of island life…

19 June, 2014

We thought we should do the RSPB walk this morning and the weather looked good when we started. We walked …

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The incredible colours of nature…

18 June, 2014

The weather started a little dull this morning so we drove Bessie round to the bay just past the village …

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Loch Euport – a magical experience…

17 June, 2014

A little bit dull weather-wise first thing today but we have a feeling it will brighten up with time. We …

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South Uist – island of flowers…

16 June, 2014

One thing we have noticed this year, we may not have seen the quantity of migrating birds as last year’s …

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Eriskay – island of beauty and so much more…

15 June, 2014

The Virgin Mary stands in her garden overlooking the Sound of Barra and this lovely island.  This was the site …

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Otterly fantastic…

14 June, 2014

More about the featured image later! This morning the plan was to head straight for the internet café in Lochboisdale, …

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Goodbye to all that…

13 June, 2014

A sad day today when we leave the Isle of Barra after 19 days living on this beautiful and enchanting …

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A farewell tour of the island…

12 June, 2014

This is our last full day on Barra and, as such, we thought we should revisit our favourite places including, …

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A hazy day at Eoligarry…

11 June, 2014

As expected, today there are clouds hanging over the Sound of Fuday.  After breakfast we took a walk down to …

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