Away and Back
Posted: Wednesday, 02 June 2004 |
Didn't blog for the last few days, a trip to Oban halted the process.
I got the ferry on Sunday and headed off.I have been to Oban often enough over the years, but commencing on the trip never gets less exciting.Even in the Summer, ones cofidence in Cal Mac and their fleet of robust ships never diminshes.
Leaving Tiree pier on a good Summer's day never ceases to trill, and the aspect before is no less so.
Passing the rocky south coast of Coll, and then onward to the sound of Mull and a new world of steep cliffs and high bens, rolling hills and tree plantations.
Sea - scape, land - scape and sky - scape,a combination that never ceases entrall either natives or visitors.
Oban could then be said to be the gateway to the world for a lot of the islanders; but definately a town they love to visit:old acquaintances nearly always crop up; and so much to see that you dont back home: tall buildings,loads of shops and a waterfront full of boats of every shape and size.
Well,I got my shopping done,returned home very contented,and will soon do the same trip again.
I got the ferry on Sunday and headed off.I have been to Oban often enough over the years, but commencing on the trip never gets less exciting.Even in the Summer, ones cofidence in Cal Mac and their fleet of robust ships never diminshes.
Leaving Tiree pier on a good Summer's day never ceases to trill, and the aspect before is no less so.
Passing the rocky south coast of Coll, and then onward to the sound of Mull and a new world of steep cliffs and high bens, rolling hills and tree plantations.
Sea - scape, land - scape and sky - scape,a combination that never ceases entrall either natives or visitors.
Oban could then be said to be the gateway to the world for a lot of the islanders; but definately a town they love to visit:old acquaintances nearly always crop up; and so much to see that you dont back home: tall buildings,loads of shops and a waterfront full of boats of every shape and size.
Well,I got my shopping done,returned home very contented,and will soon do the same trip again.
Posted on Island Wanderer at 06:58
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