Hi All,
This morning we took the ferry from Uig on the Isle of Skye to Lochmaddy on North Uist, back in the Outer Hebrides.
It was a beautiful day and Uig was picturesque as we departed
On board we met three UK birders who helped us identify many of the birds we saw. Puffins, murres, guillemots, shearwaters and a loon were sighted. They even pointed out a white tailed eagle! When not watching birds the scenery was wonderful.
We also met two Dutch women on a backpacking trip. Here is one full pack complete with coffee cup and wine glass. These Europeans really know how to rough it!
Once in Lochmaddy we stopped at the local museum and found an extensive exhibit about the island of St Kilda, 44 miles further out in the Atlantic. Once a thriving community, the island is now occupied by only wildlife researchers and military radar operators.
There's not much to see on N Uist and we struggled to find even that. We did, however get good looks at some iconic Highland Cattle.
Love ,
Sandy & Carl
Sandy & Carl
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Photographed and sent from Carl's iPhone
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