Journeys destination It was a nice feeling to have finally arrived in the Outer Hebrides and to be back at the Small Mission Hall again. A different kind of road trip experience this time with an actual destination to go to and stay in. However, before you get carried away thinking I’ve ideas of grandeur … Read more
It’s been a while… My task list of things to do on the bus was big. In reality, a bit too big to get everything done before setting off. Some bits will need to wait to get finished off. At least I managed to get a fair chunk of it done. There’s always more to … Read more
Heading to Harris After a restful night at Berneray beach, it was lovely to wake with the sun and hear the gentle sounds of the waves lapping up upon the white sand beach when I opened the van door in the morning. Always a great back drop for my early morning breakfast by the sea. … Read more
Space-time I rocked up at the very scenic ferry port of Eriskay and parked the camper at the front of the standby queue. Nice time to get a little break whilst waiting for the next ferry to arrive. The ferries have not been too busy thus far. I guess it’s a bit later on in … Read more
South to Scalpay I was really enjoying road tripping around the north of the Western Isles on Lewis. Great people, incredible locations and breathtaking landscapes. Now I wanted to begin heading south. From the more undulating, boggy, peaty moorland of Lewis, down to the island of Scalpay. This would take me through the very different … Read more
Distractions everywhere The more I drive around the Isle of Lewis, the more there is to see. The dramatic landscape intertwines with sinuous single track roads winding their way through its raw beauty. It’s a sensory overload just driving around. You need to take time out just to be still and soak it all in. … Read more
Island hopping Kind of odd that within the first few days of being on the Isle of Lewis, I’m already hopping onto another Island! The Western Isles are made up of literally hundreds of different sized islands that go to make up the island collective that is the Outer Hebrides. Of these, there are six … Read more
Natures tests Stopping by the sea at Staffin seemed like a good idea. It is a beautiful location plus it’s close to Uig ferry port for the short early morning drive (according to the map). Unfortunately, that night both the rain and wind set in. Unlike my split camper, the roof on the T4 was … Read more
Competition time The guys over at Combe Valley Campers were recently running a monthly photo competition. Winners getting selected by the number of likes on their Facebook page. I thought I’d enter the picture from my recent road trip where I met and made new bus buddies on the beach. This was a photo from … Read more
All change It was great meeting Leslye and Tina yesterday afternoon in their campers, but today I was Billy no mates on the shingle bank by the sea. Last nights little storm seems to cleared everyone else away apart from a few hardy night fishers and some early morning swimmers! Last night certainly helped clear … Read more
Sunrise smiles After a good night’s sleep, it was great to be up with a beautiful early morning sunrise. Last nights blast from the past stopover had worked out really well. Waking up to the dappled sunlight breaking through the trees, and the view over the countryside. Not a bad start to the day. It’s … Read more
Let’s go road trip! Even if it’s just for a few days, a mini road trip seemed like a great idea. Weather was ideal. I’d already been to our local beach a few times for a dip. Water was a great temp for cooling off in the heat. However, no point having a camper if … Read more