30s Review – Isle of Skye, Scotland

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In my book, Skye is a G.O.B – Get Onyer Bucketlist! Famed for high mountains, Skye’s spectacular scenery is also accessible to walkers & has been the backdrop for many films.

I can’t believe that I saw New Zealand before I saw Scotland – that scenic gem on my doorstep! It shows that you don’t have to travel halfway around the world to see jaw-dropping sights – and the Isle of Skye stands out even in Scotland’s magnificence. It is a magical island, with dramatic and diverse landscapes, which have featured in many films. In my book, Skye is a G.O.B – Get Onyer Bucketlist! Continue reading “30s Review – Isle of Skye, Scotland”

Wednesday – Woofs & Waterfalls!

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Kai perfects his ‘Mystical Mutt of the Mountains’ look in front of Cascade du Rouget. ‘The Queen of the Alps’.

Freddie Mercury on Wet Weather Camping; Yoda on Cowardice & FEAR; – & J-La on the Perils of a Poker Face

With 30 waterfalls on the Circuit du Sixt alone, it was a matter of time before we did actually get to one!

Our first waterfall came in the form of lovely, summer, mountain rain; pitter-pattering on the roof of the caravan. Only our third wet day since we left the UK, nearly two months ago. It was WONDERFUL!Continue reading “Wednesday – Woofs & Waterfalls!”

Caravan Christmas List!

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TOW HO HO!

If you’re looking for some caravan gift inspiration – look no further. Here are a few ideas for you and your caravan compadres – updated for 2022.

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Skye is the Limit

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Greetings from Eileann a’Cheo (bless you) – the Island of Mist

Vertical Limits; Cuillin Finger & The ‘Worst Case Scenario’ for a Banana Flambée!

“It’s not the mountain that wears you out, but the grain of sand in your shoe.”

Whoever wrote that had obviously never sailed bonny boat, like a bird on the wing, over the seas to Skye – and set foot on the 3000ft+ plutonic batholith known as the Black Cuillin.

Greetings from Eileann a’Cheo (bless you) – the Island of Mist, where I took Mark to experience the trials and tribulations that I had enjoyed previously in the Black Cuillin.

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