We went to the Isle of Cumbrae one afternoon. We went to hike around the northern edge (basically around the whole island). It was a rainy day. Emma was ecstatic as she wanted to experience what the typical idea of Scotland was. We all know it rains lots in Scotland but she hadn't really seen much of it. We all had a great time. Cumbrae has reddish beaches from the rock there and is very pretty. We saw a seal swimming off the coast.
When we were about halfway around we stopped for tea (it has stopped raining and the sum was even peaking out) and we found out that there's was a 10 mile race happening. About 3 minutes later the first runners ran by. Another family was at the cafe and had come to support the racers. They brought a bagpipe and the father and son took turns playing at the roadside. We waited for the crush of runners to pass and then continued on giving encouragement as we were passed. By the time we made it to the town it had started raining again. We hopped on a bus for the last 2 miles back to the ferry along with many many runners.
One day we took to hike to the caves beneath Culzean Castle. You have to hit it at low tide. There are 3 or 4 caves below (we forgot to bring our flashlights so there wasn't much exploring we could do). One of them will lead into the castle if you know where you are going (have a guide). There was a school trip out that day leading about biology and finding creatures in the tidal pools. What a fun field trip!
Our last day we went to the Mull of Galloway, the most southern tip of Scotland. There is a lighthouse there (you can go up on the weekends-it was Wednesday). A nice museum that explained how the foghorn worked(s). It is now owned by the RSPB (Royal Society for Protecting Birds). There are many different types there. We saw 2 kestrels hovering in the strong winds. Most if the rest were gone for the winter. The weather was playing with us...from sunny to rainy and windy. It was gorgeous to drive along the coast and then be surrounded by the water. We drove home through forests and over the hills. What amazing beauty!
Should be called whereisjessi..like where's waldo?
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