21st June - Ardfern to Tayvallich

Nice morning motor sailed most of way as tide was against us, and there wasn't quite enough wind to push through without motor. Lovely day. Picked a mooring at Tayvallich 2pm £15.

Tayvallich Cafe shut every Tuesday ( Timing) Wengt for a brief shop took stuff back to boat then went for a walk along to the Pub. Sat outside gorgeous day. Bit of a cool breeze.

Spagbol with local mince was dinner . Was the longest day of the year. Ruined a bit by boat behind with engine running (topping up battery) for 2 hrs  very irritating. Few seals sat about   

View from Tayvallich Pub

 

Wild party on board for longest day :-) 

20th June - Melfort to Ardfern

Wet damp drizzling morning as we left Melfort.  Went through Dorus Mor with little excitement Rain stopped and started to warm up. Took a mooring at Ardfern.  £20 per night showers free BUT not great!

 Miles away from pontoons!!!  Ate at Galley of Lorn lovely place but food average.  Surrounded by the washing Pam did,  as i type this. The realities  being out on a boat:-)

Realities of living in a small place

 

Ardfern Moorings - bit of a hike!

19th June -Puldoran - Melford Pier

Went for a walk over to the Pub . At the bridge over the Atlantic Though it was shut !!.  After a wee look about....

.... headed off, managed to make a dash through the Cuan Sound before the south bound flood took hold.  Moored up at Melford Pier.  Gorgeous weather  and as mooring had not been inspected got it for free. Little no wind so little or no risk or getting blown off.  And went for a walk along to the village for a pint at Melford holiday Village, where we sat in the sun and learnt about gun powder.  McGraws had been there week earlier . Birds are every where what a racket.  Got to fly Drone

Melford Village

18th June - Oban to Puldoran

Abroath Smokies for Breakfast - accompanied by beautiful sunshine. Then off for big shop at Tesco walking back to boat this time !!!

Arranhed to meet Sarah at 12 ish at Oban Chocolate Co.  She arrived 45mins late just as we wre walking away having failed to reach her by phone. So just had chat & Chocolates   

Then headed off Puldoran. Busy but peaceful and got a good anchorage, though had to chase a few boast away that were planning to anchor to close  No wind, but noise from the boat just up from us, that had generator running for ages!!!

Puldoran ahead

Still Evening

 

 

17th June - Port Ramsey to Oban

Bit of a motor down the side of Lismore then a broad reach across to Oban. Grabbed a berth at the north pier pontoons.  Loaded up with water, had to use own hose, sign of the times!

Had Shower :-)  Though Toilets shut from 8pm to 8am

Had a fish fest of mussels and fresh prawn risotto. After  a Potter round town. And watched 'Everest Film'

North Pontoons

Fish Fest

North Pontoons across to Kerrera