Back to earth with a bump this morning.
It’s funny when you do something really out of the ordinary and then have to go straight back to normal life. It does feel like I had a holiday.
I had such a perfect day yesterday on the PS Waverley. Given the weather we have had through the whole of July, it’s amazing to think we had sunshine all day. I was so lucky.
As I drive to work this morning, I had a wee smile at Ailsa Craig on the horizon…. I’ve been there now. I love that and I want to do so many more things like it.
I had a great sleep and felt ok when I got up this morning. Work was crazy busy today! Lots of people seem to think about Campervan conversion over the weekend, which I suppose is very obvious. It never stopped. I did get a wee half hour out in the sun at lunchtime though which is a good break.
Over the next few days I’ll share some more photos of my trip. I can’t recommend it enjoying. The Captain is so engaging and his commentary is so interesting. It really feels like a huge part of Scottish history.
So I’ll leave you with some more close ups of Ailsa Craig, certainly as I’ve never seen it before.
The bird sanctuary is uninhabited and lies 10 miles off the coast of Girvan.
This is the castle perched on the side facing Girvan. The heather is so pretty in full purple bloom.
The lighthouse and cottage are at the base of the same side. In the back of this photo you can see the Isle of Arran mountains… if you really really zoom in!
The “back” of Ailsa Craig from the Girvan side, is the front of Ailsa Craig to the Mull of Kintyre side and that’s where all the islands gannets are nesting. The noise was incredible.
The rock is very similar to the basalt columns of Staffa that I visited in 2022.
The sun really lit up the birds though it’s impossible to see them all in the photos. It was lovely and calm around this side.
There are just so many shots and so many views, I may be repeating myself. I used to want to take the trip that allowed you to land and climb to the top but I have to say, I’m incredibly happy that I got to sail around without having to climb. I had no idea it would be so steep. Yet with hindsight that seems obvious.
I am so envious of everyone out on other Waverley trips until she stops sailing the Clyde at the end of August. I could just sail on her every day!!
Still grinning from ear to ear.
Waverley excursions posted some amazing photos yesterday which I’ll share now but must give them credit!
I’m in them both. What a special memory!
More trip photos to follow. Least I have content for a while now!!
I should say I’m so grateful I’m not feeling as bad as I did on Saturday. That was a bit of a dip. It scared me a bit as I struggle to accept the lower days. I don’t want to be that person. I don’t understand why that lethargy raised its head after so long. I seem to always need a reason but I can’t put my finger on it this time. The Waverley trip came at such a good time. It lifted my spirits in a big way. I have to plan some more!!!
Stay safe everyone 💙🚢🏴
The Rambling Sloth 🦥 