Aleria's Jaunt to Scotland: 19 July 2013, Staffa, Gometra, and Ulva, Scotland
Staffa, with it's basalt columns, home to Fingal's Cave Natural splendor in seeming isolation Sailboat passing by We returned to the pier where we had tied the dinghy and were horrified to see that the fast ferry was in and jammed against our inflatable. Poor Cappucino was almost squished. But luckily not quite. We departed Iona at the height of the tide and followed a circuitous route to keep to the deepest areas to avoid rocks. Daria stood at the bow and watched for rocks in case the chartplotter proved unreliable. The water was so crystal clear here, it was easy to see through it. And the sun was at just the right angle to assist. We made it through the Sound of Iona without a hitch, which saved us hours of motoring all the way around. Beautiful cut between the islands As we approached Staffa, the basalt rock lit up showing us her most impressive façade of columns topped by what looks like a giant afro. I was annoyed with...