Lochbuie, Isle of Mull

Today, up at 6.40 am. On our way by 7.15 am. Second in the queue for the ferry to Mull by 7.20 am. Just before nine we were settled in the marina car park at Tobermory making fried egg sandwiches. The sun was out. But once again the air was cool. We were glad to be back in Tobermory though, and walked down the main street stopping to buy postcards, (yes we still send them).

We decided to stay overnight at Lochbuie. Four weeks ago when we were here, Angela was unwell with a chest infection and really wanted to return now she is well. Once away from the main road the driving slowed. A narrow single track road, with passing places, through dense wooded areas. Beautiful, but not great for your line of sight.

The campsite at the end of the road was quiet. Much quieter than when we were here before. It's very windy up on the main field, but as before we've secured a spot lower down under the trees near to the cafe and toilet. For the first time in weeks we've been able to put our bat wing awning out. Which really pleases us. As we lunched chaffinches gathered at our feet. We threw them pieces of bread.

They became so trusting of us that they even flew onto our knees to pick up bread. For a moment the loud shaking of a container of animal food frightened the birds away.

Two people appeared luring a small group of handsome looking highland cattle along the road. Out in the receding water a gannet dived and the needy calls of the lambs on the beach broke the silence. Behind us three baby Wrens like three fluffy brown balls, sat on the bough of a tree.

They seemed too young to be out of the nest. After a walk out we treated ourselves to hot drinks and cake at the cafe, where we also bought a piece of Hebridean blue cheese to eat with olives and parma ham later this week. The rain keeps passing through, but it is light and we are hoping to cook outside tonight. It's been a while. Forever the optimists, we have a variety of lamb products to cook over the next few days, including burgers from a food stall at the market in Tobermory this morning. We feel happy to be back here, and are looking forward to spending quite a few days on the island. As for the weather, we have resigned ourselves to the fact, it is what it is!

Early evening and the midges have come out to play. Forget midge spray and citronella candles. When we light our cooking fire, they'll soon be off.