September 27

Dear Momsie,

I have to begin with an apology, I am not only the writer but I am also the editor as well as the publisher, the marketer and dabble in promotions. Recently I have taken on the role as a Business Development, so, SOMETIMES, details slip through, as well as grammatical errors, spelling mistakes and throw into the mix that this is a whirlwind tour, then you can understand that I found an error in yesterday’s blog. Urqhart Castle has NOT been rebuilt. That is Eilean Donan Castle. Anyway….

Back to The Loch Ness Inn - we wake up and have to pack 250 pounds of luggage DOWN the stairs. Pack then repack the car - all in the pouring rain. Off we go again! On our way to Isle of Skye. We drove through the most unbelievably beautiful valley - waterfalls. Waterfalls everywhere. Spectacular. 

Stopped at Eilean Donan Castle. This is the castle that was rebuilt in the early 1900’s. The castles all have huge fireplaces and we questioned how much heat they putout. Eilean Donan had a fireplace going and it was toasty. I could sit there with a glass of wine and a good book. But I would be yelling at all the tourists to bugger off. This castle is still privately owned, so my next marriage will be to a Macrae (Barb Schooler, I might need an in!). 

Over the the Isle of Skye. Get ready Jen - this is going to be rough. We are going to do as much of the island as possible. The isle is only 80 miles by 40 miles but 1 mile here takes 20 minutes. You are on a one lane trail, with regular passing places (if you meet a vehicle it is a quick game of rock, paper, scissors to see who is pulling over so the other vehicle can pass), watch for sheep that are everywhere (we have decided they are not as in predictable as the deer are at home), potholes that will swallow a car (God bless our front left tire - it is taking a shit kicking) and all the while trying not to spill our beer in the backseat while I distract Jen from another anxiety attack. 

Arrived at our Airbnb, finally. It was a long day. The Airbnb was pretty basic and only 1 bathroom so we play rock, paper, scissors to determine poop schedules. Quickly decided to cancel our supper reservations - sick of being in the car! Played cards for a couple hours and then called it a night.