Jen and Dave: Adventuring

Due to a number of factors (blustery winds, local trail information, advice from our host, and a blister the size of a business card) we decided to take the cyclists route instead of the beach boulder-hopping-watch-the-tides route. This led us beachside on a secondary road, and then up onto the main road.

The weather was unsettled and very breezy – the ferries off island were cancelled – so it was rain suits most of the day. The inland route was very scenic, and we loved comparing the different types of sheep.

Our first snack break was where the hiking route joined the cycle route, and the views of the rough waters were gorgeous. We were very lucky and saw a pod of dolphins jumping and frolicking in the surf.

Today’s route was a bit shorter than others, so it was surprising when we came across the Lagg Distillery in good time for lunch. Delicious bagels mounded with topping in a dry, warm place with clean washrooms and a gift shop. What more could one want?

After lunch we wandered the last kilometre into Lagg, then caught the bus to take us to our next abode in Whiting Bay. We checked in, and realized the chef shortage on the island had hit here, too. So we hopped on the next bus for Lamlash, and got dinner at the local pub.

After the pub we hit the co-op for rations for the next night, and waited for the bus. As we waited, it started raining and a gorgeous full bow rainbow appeared over the water, framing the Holy Isle. It was spectacular, and a great end to the night.