Vatersay

 We thought of having breakfast at the cafe but there was a bit too much swell. So we had breakfast on board, by which time the swell had gone down so we rowed ashore to use the facilities and found that the café was shut. So we were glad we'd eaten!

There is a well marked trail around the island visiting the historical and archaeological sites. It was such a lovely day that we had no excuse! We did skip the last bit which visits the trespass village. Not because we were tired, but because a short-cut would take us past the cake box! We had tray bakes. Deliciously indulgent.

Gorgeous views all along the trail.

Neolithic standing stone

Contrails heading to America

Back at the beach, I went for my first swim of the year. I've wanted to lots of times but there have always been too many jellyfish. It was cold, but lovely.

On the way back to Robinetta, we dropped off boat cards on the two gaffers.

Back aboard, we spotted someone in a dinghy by the gaffers and waved. A while later, he rowed over and came aboard and we had a beer and chatted. They have had Eleanore B for a few years, initially as a lug ketch but this year converted to gaff cutter to be more suitable for couple cruises. They are relief crew for Eda Fransen.

The others had gone scallop diving. They also came to say hello. Later, the skipper of Wild brought us two of the huge scallops they had dived.

Hopefully we will see them again. Two lovely young couples with gaffers!