Heading south down the west coast

Bit of a damp start but meandered southbound through more scenic highlands, weaving around the narrow roads, having to stop regularly at passing points for oncoming vehicles. They say you can do 60…. Gary drove this time, ankle seemed to be holding up though swollen and bruising starting to appear. Approached Kylesku bridge and stopped for a quick snap, lovely views. We’ve picked a great time as lots of wildflowers/tree blossoms and flowering gorse everywhere. Also, lots of scotch mist across the mountains here too. Crossed the bridge and stopped at a craft shop for a nose. Looks to be a fishing bay and there were loads of scallop shells in the water plus some drying outside the shop. I asked if I could buy some but the shopkeeper just told me to help myself. So I did. I’ll make a project somehow. Onward down a windy road to Achmelvich beach, a beautiful expanse of white sandy dunes. We made a brew and sat on the beach with my new picnic blanket. I took my new kite too, suddenly remembering that I had it (a birthday pressie from Katherine). Heck, let’s make the most of the wind! It was great fun. We both had a go. The boys are going to love this too. Observed a couple of people dipping in the water but we didn’t this time. Next beach though, hopefully. Trucked onward again stopping en route at Ardvreck castle for a wander. So many castles and ruins in such picturesque spots along the road. Continued on to our stopover in Ullapool for the night. The rain started by that point. We decided we needed our Sunday curry so popped into a local bar and watched first half of a footy game before the curry house opened. Very nice curry indeed then back to the van for a bit of telly. Not really much going on in this town and a bit wet to be hanging about, sadly.
Made plans for the next day, heading down towards Skye but need to do a clothes washing first. Not many laundrettes around these parts so we’re aiming to get to the local one in Ullapool first thing Monday morning.Read more