our gear at the Y for a short ride to board our 8.15am ferry to Castlebay on the island of Barra in the Outer Hebrides.
Because of conditions scenery was limited during the 7hour journey through the islands dropping and picking up cyclists, walkers and campers along the way. The ferry was well equipped with large TVs, playrooms, a bistro and outdoor observation areas where despite the drizzle conditions were mild enough weather wise to endure
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| Kev at Castelbay in the Outer Hebrides ! |
Entry into Castlebay harbour was spectacular with the craggy shoreline and sea based castle peering out of the afternoon sea mist
Henley decided at the last moment to use the toilet leaving him in danger of
missing the disembarkation but made it just in time
Our B&B was only 400 metres from the ferry terminal in fact it appears so is the whole town looking more like an Alaskan outpost
The place really does look wild with no tree cover exposing the cyclist to all forms of wind and weather - despite this the Outer Hebrides has magnificent Coastal scenery that should make tomorrows cycle a brilliant experience
Hi Kev and Mike,
ReplyDeletePleased all is going well, you seem to have lots of time to write, obviously not doing enough cycling. Kev SAMs celebration of life was fantastic. he was a talented and wonderful person. There were hundreds of people ar the service, a testament to a well loved human being. All is well in Melbourne town all on the Friday ride wish you well.I will contact you when we are in Barcelonoa,
Regards Jenni