Forest Walk

We’re having a lovely time at the cottage even though the weather continues fairly wild. James has kept the fire ablaze which is very cosy. The cats have settled in well indoors but Flora doesn’t want to go outdoors at all! This may have something to do with the weather because today the wind was blowing straight towards the front door of the cottage, but she’s also very nervous about the new surroundings. She went out briefly on the first day, but yesterday she was peeking out of the door when a lady with a bright blue jacket and bag came walking down the lane at a brisk pace. Flora got a fright and turned tail and dashed back into the cottage and has refused to go back outside ever since. It’s so unlike her to be - literally - such a scaredy-cat! And today Tom, who had been going out regularly for at least an hour at a time, didn’t want to go outside either. I’m not sure if it’s because of the wind or if he is reacting to Flora’s nervous behaviour. Well, I suppose it’s all very strange for them. 

Today we went for a walk in the forest at Inverlael and weee treated to sunshine, showers, dark clouds, crepuscular rays, and pale blue skies. It was a good walk and the path was covered in clover, although it was somewhat boggy in places and our trail shoes got rather damp. We went higher than we have before and we could see far up the valley towards Corrieshalloch Gorge. There was not a soul there except us, it was really peaceful. We had French toast for a late lunch in the Ceilidh Place and then back to the cottage to see the kitties. It’s so nice to have them here with us.