Two weeks go by and not a peep out of James? Yup, I've been to the land beyond mobile phones, broadband internet and skinny cappucino with an extra shot - the west coast of the Isle of Skye. It was fabulous to get away from all the daily bull and concentrate on the stuff that really matters - spinning for mackerel off the rocks, stalking rabbits, walking the hills for grouse (surely there must be one here somewhere?!), and even a few hours flyfishing for salmon (almost as scarce as the grouse).
Here are a few pictorial highlights. More on
my flickr page. I'll add some more detailed posts once I've cleared the logjam in my inbox - including a report on field testing a selection of midge repellents...
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In search of grouse
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Sunset over Macleod's Tables
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Sara caught a salmon on the Snizort!
Picking mushrooms
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There must be a grouse round here somewhere!
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So that's what the pocket on my Nomad fleece is for!
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Heading home after spinning off the rocks
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Some work better than others...
Emma with mackerel
1 comment:
Cor! that's a holiday!
good to see you posting again.
lets catch up soon
SBW
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