Lewis

N Lewis is high, flat and coast to coast peat. Saw our first traffic light on approach to Stornoway, a pedestrian crossing no less. L drove north from there on narrowing roads to Garry Beach, recommended for swimming. Forecast sun was hiding but no rain and little wind. The breakers were still too big for comfort, so we had a dip in the shallow surf rather than swimming. Not too cold. 

L as driver of the day took us back to Stornoway and a free car park on the quayside. We enjoyed the heated seats on the way. Lunch was a post-swim feast, a cooked breakfast including Stornoway black pudding. A little light charity shopping produced a Harris Tweed handbag and a cheese grater (needed for tonight's omelette plan), and we checked out the marina.

Walked up to and into Lews Castle, built by Sir James Matheson, and now a discreet hotel. We peered into a few rooms and had a cuppa.

Then to Tesco for a topup shop - we will keep eating the supplies. Finally to the Laxby campsite, compact and well organised, where we washed the swim gear and settled into our evening routine.