Aimed for the 0930 ferry as wet weather forecast for late morning. My bike was being admired in the car deck by a guy from a motorhome. He asked lots of wuestions so sounds like he was serious about it.
Craignure was jumping, i just heDed out and got on my way. Stopped for a break halfway and took inviews. Then spots of rain, it was 1130! Light rain then some showers. Head fown and got into Tobermory about 1 pm.
It has not really changed in 35 years. Disappointing. A lot of new build up the hill though.
Got some food in a Gallery which was in an old church hall. Should have listened to my inner voice telling me not to bother. The bakery cafe was stowed out, 😐 but could not wait toget a seat.
The hostel was open and a couple folk in lounge so got the kettle on and found 'free' milk in fridge.
Chatted to Colin about cycle touring and the usual cycle component do's and dont's.
It was busy, a full dorm and on a top bunk for once. Prefer lower. Got some food out the coop and chatted to colin and jim. Great evening.
Day 6
( sorry cant cutandpaste to new day now)
Next morning Jim was up early, did not hear him. Heard Colin at 6 so i got up at 630 as wide awake.
In kitchen jim and colin were chatting at table at window while at opposite end of kitchen was Barbara who had locked herself out of her dorm dressed only in pyjamas! She could laugh about it tho was embarrrassed. I joined the boys with a cuppa and she went to the lounge. 0715 said farewell to the lads who were getting the 0730 ferry. I got the 0920.
It was cold and drizzly waiting for the ferry but met Marcus and Halley who were cyclecamping. 9 motorbikes in queue and got chatting to 2 from Belgium. They told me about Nicky Hayden's death
and also of Manchester incident. I was speechless. At kilchoan we wished each other well and set off on our endeavours. I turned left and headed for The Lighthouse. A few good hills and 1 hr later i was
there. Pics done, not much else to do but head back.
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