We are on the island of Mull at the moment and have enjoyed a perfect Spring day. We visited the island of Iona today, a precious and special place, but enjoyed so many quiet, beautiful moments along the way, noticing the little things that tell their own quiet stories...
We woke and went for a walk to the bay...
We visited Iona
The Cloisters hold special memories...
Some detail of the carvings.
Past a boat, abandoned in a field, with such worn magnificence.
A precious day.
One again I am posting from my iPad and can't format properly, so apologies if things look a bit awry!
Sometimes...it's nice to leave the glass-and-chrome far behind.Thank you for a lovely start to my day.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dinah it is good to run away sometimes and what a place to run to...glad you enjoyed , go well.
DeleteThank you for your photos. I love Mull and keep meaning to get to Iona. Soon, I hope.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, Iona makes a trip to Mull just that bit more special! I love the islands and the highlands - they call me... Go well.
DeleteWhat a place to visit.
ReplyDeleteIndeed Penny, it is wonderful and full of magic. Go well.
DeleteBeautiful images I must go sometime, but I don't do boats. Can you fly?
ReplyDeleteThere are airports one couple of the islands...I don't really do boats either but the trip to Mull is about 45 minutes in a very solid ferry, and from there to Iona it maybe 15 minutes. Islands are tough places to visit for those of us who don't enjoy boats, but I have hit on some good tablets which help. I must say I think it is worth it...go well.
DeleteFiona, I've read of residencies and workshops in the recent past taking place in the hostel on Iona. Every comment about them remarks on the special resonance of the island. Beautiful photos already and I am so glad you are getting this beautiful start to Spring migrating northwards. Sounds like a great start to the holiday!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lesley it is truly a remarkable place. We have had sun and showers and rain and sun and snow so far...quite Springlike really! And daffodils everywhere...
DeleteWhen I read the title, I thought 'Oh, I didn't know they had a Mull in Australia!'
ReplyDeleteWe went there. It was lovely. We drove though and stayed in a self-catering cottage. At the top of the pass on the little road to get to Mull and the far west of Scotland from Glasgow there is a little town called Rest and Be Thankful!
Made the steep walk down to the helicopter pad on Mull...and wish I hadn't! Just as steep to go up!
If you can go to Campbeltown and walk out to Davaar Island at low tide it is magical! But do wear sturdy boots because you will turn your ankles a lot on the mussels. We saw seals in so many places around Campbeltown.
Sandy in the UK
(actually England)
Thanks Sandy - Mull is a great place to visit and wee joyed our time there greatly. I like the sound of rest and be thankful! Go well.
DeleteFiona....what a lovely trip! Scotland is high on my list of places to visit. Thanks for sharing your stunning photos!
ReplyDeleteAh Patti I think you would love it. It is empty and wild and beautiful...
DeleteHi Fiona, lucky lucky you, to be in Scotland, it is one of my dreams to go there and check out our family ancestors, my Great grandparents are from Perth in Scotland , and the other side are Irish and English, l would love to walk around the lakes and see the stone walls and go to Iona, my sister lives in a place called Iona, but in Australia, have a lovely trip and safe travels
ReplyDeleteThanks Kate - my heritage is here as well and it always feels like I am coming home in a way. It reminds me of Oz - empty and rugged, and I love the soft light an colours as well.
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