Stornoway Harbour

 Time has been flying by which explains my absence.  We seem to have settled into a routine and live each day as it comes ticking each job off the list as it is completed.  The unpredictable weather dictating which jobs get done, inside or outside.  Our self isolation came to an end so we have had a few trips out and about ensuring that we are walking a little further each time in a bid to keep healthy.  Friday we had a drive into town to do some shopping and had our usual walk around the harbour.  It was a delight to be once again in Stornoway taking in the views.  The trees around the castle ablaze with colour letting us know that there is change in season.  The slight chill letting us know that there is a shift in the weather pattern.  Although not as busy as usual, maybe a lack of tourists (not sure) the harbour was still busy with boats enabling us to peruse and pick out a favourite.  There was also a fair few working vessels used for fishing to be seen.

The fisherman standing patiently by, watching over the proceedings always a joy to see.

The lifebuoy there as a reminder of how dangerous it is to be by the water.  A reassurance for those working here in the harbour.

A wonderful addition is a mural made onto the outside of a building, brightening up the square and adding to the ambience along with some trees with white lights and coloured bunting.

We had a wonderful stroll and called into the chip shop for a fish supper, our first since before lockdown.  It was a delight to sit on a bench and enjoy the simplicity of it.  It is suggested that you pre-order your meal and then you are given a time for collection to avoid queues.  We didn't but thankfully they were taking orders from passers by.  

We did go onto  to look at the display at An Lanntair but I will share that on another post.  We also called into the supermarket to do a top up shop.  I was amazed how much some things have gone up, not least tinned fruit.  I do like some in my store cupboard for the Winter months but was surprised to see the increases which in some cases were quite substantial.  Have you noticed the rise in prices near you?

Hope all is well with you and that you are keeping safe.  This pandemic does not appear to be ending anytime soon we have all already adjusted to our new normal.  As the children start going back to school it will be interesting to see if there is any marked changes in the numbers.  There seems to be a mixed reaction to the changes around which Country you need to self isolate from, it is hard to keep up.   We have decided that no travels plans is the best way forward in the short term and we will look at again in the new year.   A very warm welcome to a new follower, I do hope you enjoy my little adventures through life.  A big thank you to all those who visit and leave a comment, it is a delight to know that you find something of interest.

See you soon.