Isle of Eigg and Tobermory on the Isle of Mull
A bright day dawns and over breakfast a cry goes out from the bridge – Minke whale!! This was later followed by a few dolphins and porpoises, a great start to a great day. Eigg is a fertile island due to its volcanic origins and after a very checkered history it is now a very lovely and peaceful place.
We spend the morning either exploring with Rick on a good hike or with Konia and Steve on a walk past the former island owner’s house or with Iris by minibus. With amazing images of the sky reflecting off the sea and wee peaceful beaches we set sail during lunch. Our sail takes us past Ardnamurchan Point, the most westerly place on the British mainland and also the Stevenson Lighthouse, dating back to 1849. Arriving into Tobermory after a wee harbor tour (the harbor is only small) we are already enchanted by this beautiful spot. Multi-coloured houses shine in the sun and entice us to explore Tobermory. We also have a few organized walks on offer, a hike along the bay with Rick, a shopping orientation with Iris or a historic stroll with either Steve or Konia. Photographers have a field day with the reflections and a forest of chimney pots as well as views from different angles of the Lord of the Glens.
After dinner we are in for another treat: Wings over Mull is an educational organization for birds of prey and also runs a bird hospital. The birds that we are introduced to are gently purring along the commentary by Sue and Richard Dewar, enlightening us on birds of prey and their different habits and life styles. And with these lovely images we are off to bed or maybe to the Mishnish pub for a wee pint.
