Fionnphort

We enjoyed a bit of a lazy morning, then ambled the 1.3 miles to the harbour at Fionnphort. We had booked ourselves onto a boat trio to Staffa Island for the afternoon. The weather was a lot better than we had expected it to be when we made our booking. However, upon boarding we were advised that due to an Atlantic swell we may not be able to land on the island. We took the chance that all would be well, as the weather forecast for later in the evening and the following day was for very strong winds. On the way to Staffa we passed two seals resting on some rocks, and soon we were at Staffa looking at the famous geology and Fingal's Cave. Most impressive, with basalt columns all formed at the same time as The Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland .
We were able to land on the island, which gave us the opportunity to skirt the coastline at the base of the cliffs to see inside the cave. Karen overcame her fears as she entered the cave with help from other visitors.
After that we were able to walk further along the island to view a Puffin colony which was an absolute treat. There were a great many birds both in the sea and on the cliffs, and they were un-phased by the many cameras pointed at them.
Upon our return to Fionnphort a number of dolphin passed us by leaping in and out of the water. A great afternoon.
In the evening we walked along the beach to see if we could spot any otters, there were none to be seen.Okumaya devam et