As forecast, Tuesday was much cloudier than previous days in the week. We set off just after 9A.M. for the 60 minute trip to Eigg. No whale sightings on the way over but the dramatic volcanic scenery of Eigg was spectacular as we approached.
I haven't mentioned Steve yet. He is a local from Eigg who crews on the Mary Doune. He also has a minibus, which was very useful to get us from harbour up to the Northern side of the island, so we could go to the singing sands beach (The sands squeak when you drag your feet across them). The beach has some very weird formations of rocks and eroded cliffs so we spent sometime exploring and taking photos.
Once finished here we headed to the second beach of the day, at the Bay of Laig, a short walk down the Island. There were more dramatic formations on the beach, ideal for pottering about and taking pictures.
Steve picked us up again at about 4 P.M. and took us back to the harbour for a cup of tea in the Eigg tea shop in Galmisdale Bay.
A bouncy trip back for most of the way as the wind and current between Eigg, Rum and Skye was getting up. Once nearer Doune the sea calmed down considerably and we had a smooth run back home.
Dinner
Artichoke and Celery Soup
Haddock with Pesto and Chilli sauce
Blackcurrant & Apple Pavlova
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