Wednesday 22 May

The weather is starting to have an influence on our plans, mainly trying to avoid the wind which has dominated. So today we abandoned the trip and headed for civilisation at Stornoway, the capital of the islands: it was strange to be amongst so many buildings and people!

Lunch overlooking the bay and the ferry to Ullapool from a beach near the airport, discussing our next move. The fuel tank was needing replenishment and we knew also that the only place we could refill the gas tanks was in Stornoway. Coupled with a need to empty the waste tanks we decided that a couple of days on a proper campsite were in order so booked in at the campsite just outside the town – full facilities, including laundry which we took advantage of.

An afternoon of rain, hail and even snow, coupled with strong winds and sunny periods.
We’ll probably take the bus into Stornoway to see what there is to see.