Kilfinichen, Isle of Mull

Would this morning be our last morning at Lochbuie. Who knows, we still have a few more nights here on Mull. Today though we wanted to visit the Aros waterfall. We have driven by the parking for it many times as it is just on the outskirts of Tobermory. After the heavy rain yesterday we were expecting it to be stunning. We were not disappointed. We could hear the power of the water as soon as we stepped out of Marge. Despite the roar of the water it seemed tranquil amongst the wooded area that surrounded the falls.

Tobermory however was not tranquil. A cruise ship lay at anchor outside the harbour and a huge number of its passengers were in the town.

We were in town purely to once again shower and food shop. We watched as the passengers queued at the marina waiting for the tenders to return them to the ship. We decided cruising wasn't for us. Marge meets all our needs. Rough and ready!

Tonight we'd planned to stop over down at another of our favourite spots on the island, Loch Na Keal. But upon our arrival we were surprised at just how windy it was. The cloud hung low obscuring most of the mountains and it felt bleak and unwelcoming. So we drove on stopping at Tiroran Community Forest where they've created five pitches for campervans to stay overnight at a cost of ten pounds.

 Effectively, it's an area where pine trees have been cleared and they now want to make use of the land. After a walk around, Angela of course having to use the compost toilet, if only to compare with our Boxio, we decided it felt a little remote and perhaps exposed if the wind got up. So on we drove and found a nice little spot opposite Loch Scridain. It's the quietess place we've ever stayed. Not a baa of a lamb, a call of a bird, no rustling of ferns or trees from the wind. We feel totally detached from the real world.

Thank goodness. The result of yesterday's general election has pleased some, disappointed others. As with any contest there is always only one winner. You can't please all of the people, all of the time. We are hoping that house sales will now improve, and that our house will sell shortly. After spending two months away in many peaceful places we know Poole is not the place for us to live. Bank of England, Interest rate cut in August please. Let's get houses sold!