The ferry reopened to Jura as the waves subsided and the next morning we took in a Pap before racing back home to work.

A mad dash got us to the ferry to Islay with literally minutes to spare. With no booking we were lucky to be able to just squeeze on. The colours on Islay were superb, as were the people. Where else in the world does every driver wave hello to you as you pass? Even folk in their gardens waved!

Another nice weekend in the Lakes. We took a walk up to Esk Pike from Borrowdale. Nice views to the Langdales and Keswick

Autumn has arrived. Lots of red squirrels burying their nuts in the woods, and leaves they are a changin'. With any luck we'll have a good cold spell to really bring the colours out.