Vlad The Impaler
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- Apr 22, 2012
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- Since 2012 but longer in my dreams
Just returned from a 13 night trip up to Scotland and it was everything I thought it would be and more.Exactly why I've wanted a Motorhome all these years,parked up right on the beach,freshly caught mackerel,cooking over a fire of driftwood that the kids collected.
Spent the first night after a seven hour drive on the banks of loch Lomond then up early and off to catch the ferry from Oban to Mull.Weather was half decent and views to die for.Once on Mull we headed straight to Tobermory or as the kids call it Ballamory,fish and chips on the front a quick look round then off to find a place of mythical status called Calgary Bay.I had read a few things about this place on various websites and had hoped it would live up to its reputation ,it did its a beaut of a place white sand and crystal clear water,wouldn't look out of place in the Caribbean .Woke up to the screech of an eagle and saw it flying around thr cliffs,we saw these magnificent birds 3 more times on our visit both sea and golden.
Also stopped at Fidden farm the only campsite used on our trip weather great,kids in sea in bikinis,again great beach stunning scenery.Has a website.
Final stop on Mull was at Moy Castle parked on the beach with a big fire and a cracking BBQ .
Next island to be visited was the Isle of Bute where my mum is from a lovely little island much smaller than Mull but just about the easiest to get to,around 40 mins from Glasgow to ferry.A different spot every night no other campers around.Our favourite spots being Ettrick bay and St Ninnians bay .The latter having great views across to Arran and the sleeping warrior,and an incredible number of sea trout jumping in the bay.
In total we did 1100 miles and the van did not miss a beat.the solar pannels had the batteries fully charged by mid morning every day(thanks Andyman) if the truth be known I didnt want to come home.
We have got some cracking pictures on our I pad but mrs Vlad can't figure out how get them onto thread,I'm a technophobe so no help.If anyone out there could talk her through it we would be grateful .
Here's to freedom adventure and fun.:thumb::thumb::thumb:
Spent the first night after a seven hour drive on the banks of loch Lomond then up early and off to catch the ferry from Oban to Mull.Weather was half decent and views to die for.Once on Mull we headed straight to Tobermory or as the kids call it Ballamory,fish and chips on the front a quick look round then off to find a place of mythical status called Calgary Bay.I had read a few things about this place on various websites and had hoped it would live up to its reputation ,it did its a beaut of a place white sand and crystal clear water,wouldn't look out of place in the Caribbean .Woke up to the screech of an eagle and saw it flying around thr cliffs,we saw these magnificent birds 3 more times on our visit both sea and golden.
Also stopped at Fidden farm the only campsite used on our trip weather great,kids in sea in bikinis,again great beach stunning scenery.Has a website.
Final stop on Mull was at Moy Castle parked on the beach with a big fire and a cracking BBQ .
Next island to be visited was the Isle of Bute where my mum is from a lovely little island much smaller than Mull but just about the easiest to get to,around 40 mins from Glasgow to ferry.A different spot every night no other campers around.Our favourite spots being Ettrick bay and St Ninnians bay .The latter having great views across to Arran and the sleeping warrior,and an incredible number of sea trout jumping in the bay.
In total we did 1100 miles and the van did not miss a beat.the solar pannels had the batteries fully charged by mid morning every day(thanks Andyman) if the truth be known I didnt want to come home.
We have got some cracking pictures on our I pad but mrs Vlad can't figure out how get them onto thread,I'm a technophobe so no help.If anyone out there could talk her through it we would be grateful .
Here's to freedom adventure and fun.:thumb::thumb::thumb: