Scotland: Day 3: Part 2: Over the Sea to Skye

"Sing me a song of a lass that is gone/ say could that lass be I/ Merry of soul, she sailed on a day/ over the sea to Skye."

We boarded a ferry, Lord of the Isles, in Mallaig to cross to the Isle of Skye. A breathtaking of a day and view. While we were waiting to depart, I looked into the sea and saw a seal playing in the water. The seal would float on it’s back and then pop in and out of the water. I’m not sure if I’ve seen a seal free and wild in the sea. It was wonderful to behold nature in such a respectful and intended way. Something so simple was a highlight of my day. Even with sun and very little cloud coverage, the boat ride was freezing. This was one of the colder days in Scotland (reminder it’s beginning of September and in the Southern States still regularly reaches high 80’s and 90’s). I layered everything that day (blanket scarf included).

Once we arrived at the Isle of Skye we made our way to Eilean Donan Castle in the village of Dornie. It was a romantic castle, that was first inhabited around the 6th century.

After touring the castle we headed to a Pub {notice the giant P U B on top of the building} for some drinks before retiring to our hotel, The Dunollie for the night.

The sunset and sunrise out our window, made up for the all the quirks and quaint's of such hotel (to include getting lost every time you left your room). It’s also a reminder that while sometimes fancy hotels are wonderful with all their amenities, a view is sometimes worth more. The sounds of Scotland’s waves crashing gently on the shore. Being pulled in and out as if it were dancing on its tiptoes.The light smell of the salt that hangs in the air, being able to sleep with open windows, and a calm reassurances of safety tucked on a little ancient island.

 A room with a view

If I could change or add anything to this, I'd like to visit the Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye. I think I'd like to spend more time exploring the island, instead of touring another castle.