One last walk out this morning in beautiful sunshine. We were sad to be leaving Lochbuie, but also excited about discovering parts of Scotland we've not yet visited. As we began our drive along the narrow winding road the cloud crept across the top of Ben Buie. A reminder how the weather here in Scotland can suddenly change. We allowed ourselves plenty of time to drive to Craignure, arriving in good time for the ferry that would take us back to Oban on the mainland.
As Mull slipped away, Oban soon came into view. And upon our arrival we were thrown back into a busy, noisy world we didn't want to be part of.
Today was our shower day, and comments on the internet said the facilities on the Railway Pier should be avoided at all cost. Angela googled and found there was a leisure centre a few minutes out of town. £1.95 each and we were sorted. Now, we've been fairly lucky so far with showers, today however was a little different. Angela, sixty four, with the body of a twenty year old, she is not. Despite the showers being communal she undressed, showered and dressed in two minutes. Fortunately no one else arrived to join her. John, being John, locked the door in the men's so he had full exclusivety. The main thing is we now smell a little sweeter.
We have left the Highlands now, and are missing the constant presence of the sheep who have provided us with much joy and entertainment over the last few weeks. On the drive to our overnight stop we saw a group of ewes in a field who had just realised the farmer had let the rams join them. And they didn't look happy! Enjoy your evening girls.
It's been a long day. Travelling, banking and shopping in Oban and driving down country to tonight's stop at Carnasserie Castle. Upon arriving we realized we've stayed here before. Two other vans were already here, one Swiss who we're parked next to. Their television aerial is up. Oh how we're missing the quiet of Mull.
We walked up to the castle, open twenty four seven, and free to enter. The views from the top were stunning. Tired, but happy we are looking forward to tomorrow when we will hopefully be able to catch a ferry over to Islay. Island life suits us, so we can't wait.
