New Arrivals

Yesterday evening at 8.30 David and I went down to Castlebay to meet Heather, Ewan, Andrew and Jennifer off the ferry. It was great to see them and we came back to our cottage for a celebratory drink before we surprised Ewan with his early birthday present of a cottage to themselves! This morning we all went down to the bicycle hire shop where the Blacks hired bikes and so did Davie, whose bike is far too small for him. Heather and Ewan were keen to cycle round the island and Andrew and I went too, while Davie and Jennifer stayed at the cottage to make some delicious muffins. I enjoyed the cycle but found it hard going when we were cycling into the wind. The Blacks were much faster than me but they waited for me very good-naturedly as I toiled up the hilly bits. As a result of their encouragement I kept going and I felt very pleased that I made it round the island for a second time. Back to the cottage for lunch then in the afternoon we went to the hotel for a coffee and for a walk on the beach. It's so nice to see the Blacks, they are so enthusiastic about getting to know the island and are such good company. Tomorrow James and Alasdair will be arriving, I spoke to Ally on the phone and he said that he has had a brilliant time in Canada.