Dec 06, 2016 – [Tuesday] Black & White: High point

Isle of Mull, Scotland, taken on June 13, 2015

The Isle of Mull has some of the most amazing landscapes in Scotland. I rented an electric bike and cycled the top portion of the island, a journey that took 8 hours but was very, very worth the time and effort. At one point I felt like I was climbing a hill for more than an eternity without a summit to be seen and I was running out of breath while all of a sudden, I was there – at the top. Of course I had to take time to rest and enjoy the scenery. A luxurious breath of fresh air later, I was ready and on the bike again – time to freewheel down the hill and reap the reward of the climb! (See the original photo in colour.)

Jul 20, 2016 – [Wednesday] Travel Favs: Little house on Skye

Isle of Skye, Scotland, taken on July 1, 2016

More photos from Skye, a tranquil little island that exposes its beauty everywhere. I would gladly live here when I retire and retreat from the world!

Mar 21, 2016 – [Monday] Anything Goes: Arran

Isle of Arran, Scotland, taken on March 19, 2016

First time on the Isle of Arran and the weather was lovely…mostly! As usual, I had to take a photo of the snack of the day with the hill that I would supposedly climb, but unfortunately we didn’t have time for Goatfell that day. Let’s hope I get the chance to go back!

Aug 09, 2015 – [Sunday] WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Beneath Your Feet

Isle of Mull, Scotland, taken on June 14, 2015

It is interesting to look at what’s beneath your feet from a different perspective, as sometimes we don’t pay much attention to the road we walk. That was exactly what I did on the Isle of Mull, near Duart Castle. Tired after a long hike, I lay down on the grass, the very ground that I had stepped on as I arrived at this place. From this point of view, the mountains in a distance looked so small and insignificant, yet I knew not to be fooled! How many more steps would it take to get to the other side of the waters? I wondered…!

December 28, 2012 – Mont Saint-Michel

So finally on day 3, I arrived at the world famous Mont Saint-Michel, a tidal island (if you can call it a town at all) in Normandy, France. The tides were low, the skies were grey, but even then, the tourists were numerous. To be honest, it wasn’t all that impressive, a bit over-hyped. I guess that’s what happens when you go with high expectations (like Paris) 😦