Posted by Sue.....

.....A wild and windy Skye has been living up to its traditional reputation for changeable weather today... not the sort of day to put your washing out - that is unless you wanted it to appear draped across the nearest township minutes later! You can also get VERY wet, very quickly when its like this, but as every cloud has a silver lining, at least you are not bothered by swarms of the dreaded highland midge when the wind blows here! Midges are the curse of the Highlands and also often the curse of the unsuspecting tourist on the first day of their holiday. We have found to our cost that failing to use one of the numerous lotions or sprays that keep midges at bay can result in highly irritating red and unsightly lumps and bumps; yes, really most unpleasant. I am fortunate to be able to say I've only had two or three bites since arriving 7 weeks ago but Richard has not been so lucky. To say the midges 'see him coming' is an understatement....... not to mention how much the chemist rubs his hands with glee when he pops in for more 'Jungle Formula!.

Need to dash now; Richard and Basil are back from their afternoon walk. I need to get the towels and cocoa at the ready.... yes, Basil has a real taste for cocoa...!