We drove over to Branault yesterday evening about 8.30, where we were greeted by a glorious sunset over the northwestern tip of Ardnamurchan. At this time of year our evenings are stretching later and later, so quickly that the difference each evening is almost visible; very soon it will be light all night.
The red sky last night rightly predicted a fine day today so, with the tide low at 11.30am, we walked to our favourite beach on the north coast. On our way we passed the abandoned village of Plocaig, this view looking along the houses towards the gaunt massif of Meall Sanna. Whenever I pass this village I imagine the women sitting on wooden benches in front of the stone croft houses watching the children play on the grass. Now, the village is completely deserted.
These enclosed beaches were our destination, and we spent a good part of the day on them, soaking up the sunshine. In all the time we were there, we didn't see another soul even though, when we returned to the Sanna car park, it was full. Ardnamurchan has so much space that, even on a 'busy' day, people literally lose themselves in it.
In a bay a little further on three grey seals were, like us, basking in the sun. We were pleased to see them: we've seen far fewer seals this winter, although we spotted three playing in a small inlet along the shore of Loch Sunart the other day.
Isnt that always the way! we have just returned from a week at the lighthouse and the best sunset arrives the day after we leave.With my daughter and son in law, grandaughter, friend Sara and 6 Belgian well to be strictly correct 4 Belgians and two french friends have enjoyed a wonderful week in Kilchoan, brillant weather,chance to give something back by litter picking .We will continue to rely on the blog to keep us in touch until next year. Many thanks Joan
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