Sunday 2nd July
Dunvegan

Woke up to a misty moisty morning with no wind. It is a great relief not to be battling with the wind. A day to relax in our van again. Much needed and such a lovely setting. Dunvegan campsite is a small rugged site by the Loch and the hosts are very friendly and welcoming. The locals say that ‘if you can see mist on the mountains it’s going to rain and if you can’t see the mountains then it’s raining’

We read ‘Mother of the Isles’ by Jill Smith which really echoed our thoughts and feelings about the land here – how feminine, wild and energising it is. Brilliant book and well recommended to inspire our journey onward to Lewis.

The mists cleared in the afternoon and the blue sky and intermittent sunshine filled our hearts with joy as the landscape lit up with extraordinary beauty.

We walked down to Coral beach which was a spectacular white sandy beach which looked out towards Uist and made us think of the journey ahead. The walk filled us with love for the land. The air is so delicious to breath and there is quiet with only bird-song. So peaceful. We saw lots of seals basking on the rocks.

We have now stopped at a place called Edibane which has lovely views over a Loch. We are going out for a meal tonight which is a well needed rarity!

Tomorrow we’re off to the Old Man of Storr so we’re really hoping the weather is kind to us….