L2L Day 99 Ullapool

We decided on a morning boat trip to the Summer Isles at the entrance to Loch Broom.


In bright sunshine we saw

Dolphins



Seals



Golden Eagle chick


Golden Eagle


Great Skuas, Arctic Terns and Gannets



Then back into harbour for a relaxed coffee,


lunch and chat with an Irish guy who was just about to set off on the evening tide sailing with two friends  for Alesund in Norway. 

An afternoon of feeling 'chilled'.!!!


Back on terra firma, this is where I finally sign-off.

 I want to thank 

- Ro and Omar and David and Anne, Emma and Dave for providing luxury accommodation and delicious sustenance in their respective homes

- Mark and Lettie for regular treats

- Barrie and Sheila for the good luck talisman of a Whitstable Oyster that saw me safely along the way.

- Margo, Pam, Ro, Omar, David, Tony, Neil and of course Sally B for walking with me over hill, dale, bog , slippery slope and through the occasional river!!!

I will contact everyone who's so kindly donated to my Just Giving page and left their details.

The charity page will remain open until the end of the Arundel Festival where I'll be showing some of the watercolours and - weather willing - will again this year be providing cream teas in the garden. Let's see what money we can raise.






Comments

  1. Tony4 July 2026 at 00:56

    Congratulations David, what a great achievement - was a true pleasure to accompany you for those few days - looking forward to your next crazy idea

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    1. David's 2022 Walk5 July 2026 at 13:32

      Hi Tony. That was great fun - I hope thst Leadhills contributed in a small way to your annual metres of ascent. And as far the next crazy idea...fear not, you'll get the invitation!!

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