The Welly of the Kraken

This post, I am writing from the wild Scottish Isle of Mull. For months and months now, my Dad has been plotting, scheming and reaching that all important mid-life change of plan. As a teacher, his school term finishes mid march and he will then be relocating himself up to Mull, where he has bought a hotel.

In the mean time, I am here with my brother and Ali, housesitting. So far we have been spending our mornings unpacking, organising, tidying, cleaning and obtaining quotes for various jobs that need doing. Afternoons have been out and about exploring. The weather here is unpredictable and very exciting. The landscape is equally so! The rocks here are enough to make climbers and geologists drool, the surf is definitely worth playing in, the hills look grand and inviting all tipped with snow, and the big, red landrover (Bluebell) is just shouting out to be driven all over the island. What more could an outdoor enthusiast want?! The beaches are scattered with interesting driftwood, hardhats, massive wellies, buoys and ropes. The yurt is soon to go up. The snow keeps coming and going. The sheep are distinctly horny. There is SO much here to keep us occupied...

Here are a sample of the photos I have taken over the last few weeks. What a brilliant way to herald the coming of spring and to end a tough old winter!

 David stood below and impressive looking cliff above the Carsaig Arches

 The beautiful Carsaig Arches

 Ardalanish Bay and Beach, 5 minutes walk down from Dad's hotel!

 Dad's new home!

 A lovely day on the Isle of Erraid, exploring the climbing

 Ali in Asteroid Chasm on Erraid

 Just another classic beach view

 Tobermory, the home of Ballamory

Geology rocks!

Tomorrow, Ali is coming back from a week of work and David and I are having the weekend here with his sister and boyfriend and then we are off for a week of (hopefully) winter climbing in Roy Bridge! Woohooooo!