Scottish Adventurrres 6 - Strome Ferry, Home of the Oxymoronic Sign

I think the night in Strome Ferry was the night we all clicked as a group. It could have been the alcohol (we broke down and finished the whiskey we drank at Dunadd), or it could have been the dip into warm and inviting waters of Loch Carron. Whatever it was, the ice was broken (and not just the ice on the surface of Loch Carron).

Everyone stayed up into the wee hours getting to know each other. It was exactly the sort of quiet social fun that I like. When it got really late, MT, RO, RZ, SH and myself started talking politics. Fun and risky with strangers from other countries. On the bright side, the fact that there were no Americans in the tour meant that we could use them as scapegoats if the discussion got too hot.

Despite a full bottle of Smirnoff ice and a couple whiskey & diet cokes I did not get drunk (a little buzzed maybe). I think I'm actually developing a tolerance for booze. Not sure I like this as it was fairly easy for me to get drunk over the last year.

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Scottish Adventurrres 7 - The Misty Isle

( Day 3 – A full and active day round the Isle of Skye, with lots of walks and time to take in the magic. You’ll see the Cuillin Mountains, the Old Man of Storr (an incredible Jurassic pillar) and hear some amazing legends, visit the fascinating Kilt Rock, and take in absolutely awe-inspiring panoramas in the Quiraing. Perfect preparation for a few wee drams to reflect on a day of tales and legends... )