Didn't sleep well; combination of high winds gusting at the tent and heavy rain saw to that; and it was cold. John, also concerned about the wind, got packed quickly and was away to meet us in Lochinver. We followed very slowly, raiding the first-aid kit for more bandages, surgical tape and duct tape for Alfie's feet. Despite the fact that whatever we did fell off or wore through, it saw him to the next town of Lochinver, a fishing port. 
We made our way to the shop and met John, and did our necessary shop. I found a cheap first-aid kit for more bandage and Andy found a chandler's shop for a roll of duct tape. But this was the end of the road for us. Alfie's feet were so sore we couldn't ask him to go any further. We had breakfast at the Mission (outside in the rain - no dogs allowed anywhere indoors) and taped up Alfie's foot so securely that even he couldn't get rid of the dressing. John continued en route to Ullapool, having a coastal walk to see off, and we were left for the first time in ages with time on our hands. |
| The end of the road for now... |
A visit to the Information Centre gave us bus times to Ullapool earlier than that of the post bus which didn't leave until late afternoon. The Centre also had a live feed of a golden eagle nest, which was something to see! (Info here). We caught the bus, going through very heavy rain, arriving in Ullapool in the early afternoon to a good campsite not far from the ferry/bus terminal.
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| Crocodile bench, Lochinver |
We may not have seen any seals, but at least we saw a crocodile...
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