Colin, Al, and I were back in Skye at the weekend. We had such a good time the last time that we decided to go back. We were well rewarded. To call the weekend an ordeal would be to suggest that we never had fun. We certainly had a great time but I challenged my endurance somewhat.
On Saturday we hiked to Loch Coruisk, pitched our tent in a nearby bog and "cooked" chicken and bacon by the river. Colin and I also demolished a bottle of magic whisky that's mystic power enables one to drink half a bottle of whisky without either getting drunk or suffering the hangover. It did give us a nice warm feeling that kept out the wind so it wasn't a total waste of time!
Next day we took an alternative route home along the coast, (see the attached map). The views were spectacular and the water was crystal clear. The walk was predominantly along a sheer cliff and it got a bit hairy\dangerous at times. I had trouble with heights at the Eiffel tower that has a 12 foot fence so I did struggle at times with the 100 foot drop to the sea shielded only by small bushes. Some of the walk involved a bit of scrambling up and down rocks in muddy boots with a ruck sack on your back, bringing the 100 foot drop into sharp focus. To compound matters, we (me really) hadn't brought enough water so we were mad with the thirst my the end. We rationed what we had left to wet our lips!
Just before the end and the final kick in the teeth. A steep grassy hill. I just about dragged myself up that and then it was tarmac for the final couple of miles back to the car.
It was brilliant! We hope to go back soon (and bring water).
The photgraphs can be found here
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