Wolfgang goes to Scotland

“Across the Ardnamurchan Peninsula to Resipole on Loch Sunart”.

A short drive of about 25 miles so Salen and Resipole. Single track road all the way but very scenic, wild, landscape of glens, lochs and vistas. We drove across the Ardnamurchan Estate, a landscape of forestry, sheep, cattle, deer, birds, otters and other wildlife. It was a dry, bright warm morning and we stopped at the Ardnamurchan Visitor tea for cups of tea and a bit of retail therapy. Wonderful views across Loch Sunart. We arrived at Resipole campsite in warm sunshine by the shores of Loch Sunart. Very scenic setting on flat ground with all pitches overlooking the Loch and the mountains above it. We spent a house-keeping afternoon doing our laundry in the very good launderette on site. The weather then deteriorated and we had strong gusty winds and heavy, squally showers. Dinner consisted of sausage casserole made at home, and in Wolfgang’s small freezer. We added some black-eyed beans - accompanied by sour-dough bread which we had bought in Tobermory. We enjoyed a Mr Kipling sponge pudding and custard while we finished watching “The Devil wears Pravda” on our portable DVD player. We had a very stormy night and lots of rain!
We have decided that despite the inclement weather we will press on with our Scottish Safari and head to Skye on Thursday 12th. We have decided to “skip” Harris and Lewis on this occasion - partly due to the weather but also due to the times of the ferry crossings.

Today - Wednesday 11th - we woke to a bright but breezy morning, following a night of heavy rain and winds. We have enjoyed an “At Van” day, updating this blog, taking inventory of our food cupboards and planning the next few nights dinners. We have looked on the web at campsites and planned the next part of our journey.Read more