Boo...

Trip cut short. Gone, but not forgotten - watch this space early next year...

A bit choppy...

A bit choppy...
Originally uploaded by Paul J Thomas

...out in the Minch this morning. Force 7 winds and a moderate swell - oo-er!

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Just another sunset...

Just another sunset...
Originally uploaded by Paul J Thomas

I understand most of the country is basking in a spell of overcast misery. It's usually storm force winds up here, so this kind of view is a bonus.

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Ring of bright water...

Ring of bright water...
Originally uploaded by Paul J Thomas

...now, where did I put my spade? Yes, otters crossing - makes a change from old people, or children. It's pretty cold up here - wish I was a little otter...

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I thought it was Thursday...

I thought it was Thursday...
Originally uploaded by Paul J Thomas

I've been assured by many of the locals that it isn't windy at all. My t-shirts and pants would beg to differ...

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As good as it gets?

As good as it gets?
Originally uploaded by Paul J Thomas

I'll have to see... My first full day on the island was a cracker, so there's a lot to live up to.

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Round and round?

Round and round?
Originally uploaded by Paul J Thomas

Eat your heart out Belinda...

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Excuse me...

Excuse me...
Originally uploaded by Paul J Thomas

...but do you have any wool? You do? Great! Please could I have three bags. Full...

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Herds of wildebeest?

Herds of wildebeest?
Originally uploaded by Paul J Thomas

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon? What did you expect to see from a Torquay hotel window? This is the view from my room. It'll do. I suppose...

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Next stop...

Next stop...
Originally uploaded by Paul J Thomas

...Americky! Cycled around Barra today. Sunshine, eagles, seagulls and sand. Lovely. More please!

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Ze plane! Ze plane!

Ze plane! Ze plane!
Originally uploaded by Paul J Thomas

Welcome to Fantasy Island! I looked everywhere for Tattoo, but I think he must be doing panto in Halifax. We loved you Herve!

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Chinny chin chin...

Chinny chin chin...
Originally uploaded by Paul J Thomas

Gawd bless 'em! There were, however, more than three. And they wouldn't let me in either. I'll huff and I'm puff...

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Last look...

Last look...
Originally uploaded by Paul J Thomas

...at the mainland. It may look calm, but the captain has assured us that there are force 8 gales en route. Hurrah!

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What's the...

What's the...
Originally uploaded by Paul J Thomas

I bet someone in the Scottis Tourist Office is laughing their arse off at this one!

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Test...

Test...
Originally uploaded by Paul J Thomas

Test...

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