Skye adventures

Hello there, I hope all is well in your part of the world.  Here it is raining and windy but otherwise a lovely Sunday afternoon.  I can't believe how fast time is passing....I've been here 3 months now!  I'm enjoying the rhythm that life has at the moment, but know that there are more changes just around the corner.  In a month I will move to the Isle of Iona, where I will be spending the summer break, before returning to Inverness in August.  More on that later! 

Last weekend there was a bank holiday on Monday so I decided to take a long weekend on Skye.  I'm still learning the art of relaxation, and finding the motivation to take solo holidays can at times be difficult but this was definitely worth it.  In short, it was absolutely amazing!  Skye is kind of known for changeable weather..I've heard some people who have visited and seen nothing but mist.  But for me, I feel I got to see the island at it's best....three days of beautiful sunshine! 

View from Dun Flodigarry hostel

Although it's connected by bridge now, the island itself has a very different feel from the mainland.  In distance it doesn't take long to drive around, but the amount of times the scenery changes is crazy. 

There are spectacular beaches with turquoise water.....


Sandy Beach at Sleat Point



A cafe I spotted on the hr long walk
to Sleat Point 

....huge jagged hills with hidden lochs...




View of the Cuillins from "Misty Isle" boat on the way to Loch Coruisk



At Loch Coruisk

....brilliant hill walking with even more brilliant views....



View on the way up to Old Man of Storr (Isle of Raasay in the middle,
 Scottish mainland in the background)



At the top!












...beautiful buildings...





Dunvegan Castle




Portree Harbour

....and lots of not always road-aware sheep and cows.





Moo!



Baa!






  There are good main roads but also lots of single-track roads (a road that is the width of one car, but is for traffic travelling in both directions).  Actually, I decided I love driving on the single-track roads for a few reasons: Firstly, I had to travel slower because of possible oncoming traffic, which meant I could enjoy the scenery more.  Secondly, it is lovely when another driver is courteous and pulls over and lets me pass first, and when I pull over or reverse for them I get a wave and smile and feel that I've made a new friend!  All in all it makes driving a more pleasant experience :)  The pictures really don't do this place justice....so come and see for yourself!  Here are a few more favourite pics.  Have a lovely week :)