Our five adventurers set off to meet their guide to the Cuillins at 8 a.m. this morning, and as I write this post at 7 p.m. they have not yet returned. * Christine and I decided that since today was supposed to be the sunniest of the weekend we would head to a beach, but first we stopped in nearby Carbost for coffee and muffins. The day was sunny and warm and Carbost was bustling with Easter tourists. We then headed to beautiful Talisker Bay where we spent the whole afternoon. It’s an easy twenty minute stroll from the road end to the beach, along a pretty path. On the way we heard a cuckoo calling on the hillside. The beach is spectacular; the sand is an unusual mixture of black and white, which is swept by the retreating tide into gorgeous swirls and whorls. We quickly took off our shoes and socks and luxuriated in the feeling of the sand beneath our bare feet as we ran down to the sea for a paddle. However, even though the day was the warmest of the year so far, the sea temperature has not caught up and the water was absolutely freezing! I felt inspired by the blue sky and azure sea to take lots of photos; the first proper outing that the camera that James gave me for Christmas has had. We chatted and paddled and read our books. It was utterly relaxing.
* Update - The intrepid mountaineers rocked up at 8 p.m. exhausted from their long day. A convivial dinner at the pub was swiftly followed by an early night.
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