• Enjoying the serenity of Iona
    Blue is the color of the day. I love the blue roof of the cottage, the blue netting on the fishing pots, and tA baby hairy coo.Colorful IonaHave I mentioned how beautiful the day was?More colorsThe bay between Mull and Iona: the aqua, turquoise and Carribean blue are gorgeous.

    A picture postcard day.

    August 25, 2018 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F

    Saturday we sailed by ferry to the Isle of Mull, where we were picked up by a local driver/guide Christopher. Mull is one of the largest Hebridean islands, and due to the single track roads, it took an hour to drive across Mull. But Chris kept us well entertained with his droll humor, tales of remote island life, and sightings of wildlife. Then a quick ride on the small ferry to the tiny Isle of Iona. It could not have been a more beautiful day, and Myj took so many pictures they need to be split into two posts. We will remember Scotland as primarily green, but today was brilliant blues, contrasted with the red and orange of the boats and fishing equipment.Read more