After lunch, I resolved to get to Duntulm, the next stop on my journey, a day early. I had realized last night that I had planned for tomorrow to be a 20-mile trek to Uig, on the other side of the island. I said no thanks to that and set off by 1:30. This time I walked out of the mountains and into more rolling hills. A very pretty walk, if not as impressive as the day before. I reached Duntulm in good time and looked at the ruins of the castle overlooking the sea. As I contemplated my journey I was joined by a middle-aged Scottish couple, Maureen and Brian, who offered me tea and a sandwich. I couldn't say no. They were very nice folk, we talked for a bit, and as we parted ways they offered me a banana! Fresh fruit! I took it, of course, and never let anyone tell you that the Scottish aren't the nicest of folk. They are.
I hike for a couple hours more along a beautiful seaside before two things happened. 1) I found a forest to camp in, and 2) The sun started to set. I hastily made camp and ran to eat my beans & weenies, a Cadbury egg, and Maureen and Brian's banana as I watched the sunset over the ocean. Picturesque.
THINGS I LEARNED
- Appreciate the little things, like the wonderful demeanor of the woman at the store.
- Appreciate the big things too, like the awesome beauty of nature.
- If you have the chance to get ahead, do it.
- If you have the chance to rest your feet, take it.
- Never turn down a hot drink.
- Nothing beats eating dinner as the sun sets.
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| The ruins of Duntulm Castle |
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