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| it was a huge thrill being on the ferry as it drew close to Tarbert on > Lewis... The whole journey had been shrouded in mist, then suddenly > as we approached land it lifted, and Harris loomed out at us, it was > really spooky, like something from the Lost Islands When we went from Skye to Harris, it wasn't quite so spectacular. The ferry was at some ungodly hour in the morning and so we spent the night before in the pub at the terminal - slept in the car for about 4 hours in a force 9 gale (or so it felt) and then crossed the water on a wild, windy morning. Could hardly see a thing as we entered Tarbet but I do remember watching a motor home attempt to drive up a very steep incline and then start rolling back down the hill when it failed! We then had a 1.5 hour journey up the island to our friend's house, navigaitng on those scary Hebridean roads in sleeting rain and howling wind - and this was in AUGUST! It was well worth it though! In June we are going back but this time on the Ullapool - Stornoway route....can't wait! Reply | with quote |  4th May 2006ce 12:08 In reply to: Re: Orkney - cycling - any advice ? (Bonzo the Cat)2 replies: Re: Orkney - cycling - any advice ? (rocknicker) Re: Orkney - cycling - any advice ? (Trish) |
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