Rigg View Point, Isle of Skye

This morning after a night of wind and rain the weather had settled enough for us to see across Loch Carron. Whisps of cloud dodged in and out of the fir trees on the nearby mountains.

Whilst eating breakfast a tourist bus arrived, its occupants tumbling out to take in the view. One man, who may have been the tour guide, wore plus fours. John thought he would look good in a pair, and if he were a tour guide, would say when they tipped him with a large note at the end of the tour, 'Ay no chaynge in mah wee sporan'.

Today our destination was the Isle of Skye. As we approached the island, we could see a covering of cloud hovering above it. At eleven thirty we left the mainland crossing the road bridge, which replaced the ferry in 1995 and were welcomed with the arrival of the sun, but sadly it didn't last and when we stopped to view our second waterfall in two days, we had to don our waterproof jacket and trousers.

Our afternoon walk was to be up to the rock formations named The Storr, The Old Man of Storr is the highest rock at 49 metres.

Once again, we donned our waterproofs, even though it wasn't raining and began the ascent. It took us nearly an hour to reach the rocks, and were disappointed that the cloud did not lift so we could see them properly. A hazardous descent on wet stones and wetter mud took us back to Marge, happily parked at the foot of the mountain. It felt good to have made the climb, but tiring.

Just as we fired up Marge to leave the cloud cleared and towering over us were the rocks, if only this could have happened an hour ago. Never mind, at least we got to see them clearly.

A short drive took us to tonight's stop at the Rigg viewpoint car park. It was already busy with vans when we arrived, and a larger van moved up so Marge could slip in behind it. It seems Skye is a must place to visit in these parts, there are vans everywhere.

This evening the weather allows us a view across the sound of Raasay to the islands of Raasay and Rona, with the Cuillins down to our right. Tomorrows weather is not looking too good, but from Tuesday it should settle down. Never the less we will enjoy exploring the island.