Uig, Portree, Eilean Donan Castle and all points in between
0524 I had a good solid sleep. I get up for weekly game time (Catan) with Em via zoom.
0600 Game time.
0800 I take the time to tidy up and sort photos from day 4.
I’ve decided to head to Uig today. Should be an easy drive and I see a different part of the island. The weather is drizzly but it should clear a bit.
1100 I depart. I should be able to take the A87 to whole way there.
1230 Arrive. Was slow drive due to weather and one sights stop.
Uig is a very small town. Not as pretty as I’d hoped. Not much to see. Weather slowly clearing.
1318 After walking around the sea front I head off to visit some nearby viewpoints and then make my way back towards Portree.
1430 Arrive Portree. Stop to look around. Much brighter now. Sun is quite warm.
Portree is quaint. Very busy with tourists. The sun clears more while I’m here.
1530 I decide to head back so I can get to Eilean Donan castle before closing. But there are so many sights along the way. Some I saw the other day but now the light is different or there is more water in the waterfalls. So I have to stop. I soon realise I won’t make the castle in time for last entry. So I may as well take my time. I can still visit and take some outside photos and it will be light for hours.
1808 I get to the castle. There’s a great vantage point on the west side with great sunlight. Of course, when I get there the sun gets a bit shy. But I wait because it will be worth it. And it is. Iconic!
1830 Time to head home. I’m pooped.
1700 Arrive.
Time for simple dinner and downloading and backing up photos for the day.
The other day driving to the Old Man of Storr I had my first experiences of driving on single lane tracks but it was still quite easy. Today there were a couple of more challenging ones, perfectly doable if you don’t panic and take your time.
2120 It certainly doesn’t feel this late. And I don’t really feel tired. I’ve spent a couple of hours working on my blog and I think I just need to chill now.
I think I got some sun today - in the few minutes that the sun was fully out.
Having the loft bedroom dormer windows open at night let’s a lovely fresh breeze in.