Inside the Sagrada Familia

Hazy sunshine flooded into the cathedral this morning. It was magnificent and absolutely the beat time of day to see it.

Mies van de Rohe

Happy Birthday

Park Güell

Today was Gaudi Day.....

Skye 2011

Our little cottage "An Acarsaid" meaning anchorage or harbour. 

 It's very dinky and just big enough for two.

We were in the furthest north west of Skye at Upper Milovaig.

This picture window is cut out of the gable end wall. 

 It beats a giant tv screen any day.

Tucked up in the bedroom in the roof we could really hear the wind and

 the rain that beat down during the night.

Meanish harbour just down the road.

Loch Pooltiel

Me looking a little windswept.

Walking round the headland at Milovaig on our first day.

John, trying desparately to spot a whale, shark or dolphin.  

The guest book at the cottage was full of people who had seen all three.

We saw nothing except maybe a bit of drift wood.

J

The Three Chimneys.  One of the top 5 restaurants in Scotland.

We ate there Sunday evening and it was absolutely fabulous. 

It was opened about 20 years ago by a couple with no experience, just a love of food.

Their focus is on seasonal, local food and luxury.

The restaurant is situated on the shore of Loch Dungegan at Colbost in a romantic location with heavenly sea views.

They also have rooms if you fancy a romantic getaway but you will have to book in advance and save your pennies!

For more information www.threechimneys.co.uk

Jann's cake shop in Dunvegan is not to be missed.

The exterior belies the exquisitness of the cakes.

Not to mention the fact that Jann gives the warmest welcome on Skye.

The Coral Beach.

A complete misnoma as it isn't coral at all, its dry seaweed.

Glenbrittle beach and campsite.  I'm pretty sure I stayed here about  25 year ago (gosh that makes me feel old!) after walking the Trotternish Ridge.  Lorraine, Angus, Ian or Stuart might be able to confirm this?

The islands of Rum and Canna in the distance

The Eas Mor waterfall. The literal meaning of  which is big waterfall.

Our book of walks says it's the highest in Skye but we can't find any

confirmation of this.

The Cuillins

Dunvegan Castle and gardens and home to the MacLeod clan.

Not the best house we have been to but a good day out on a rainy day.

Dunvegan Loch

The Stein Inn.

A good venue for a pub lunch and enormous local langoustines.

On the way to MacLeod's Maidens.

Moo!

After the white coral beach we came across a black beach with orange seaweed.

MacLeod's Maidens (and John).

  MacLeod's Tables