The Lewis Trilogy

My apologies for not been around and for not replying to emails.  Once again I seem to have technical issues with the computer.  Today I seem to be able to log in but for the past few days it has been an impossibility.  Anyway long may this last...

Today I thought I would take you on a tour.  No, not a magical mystery tour, a tour of the places mentioned in the Peter May books.  There is a trilogy of books written by Peter May set on the Isle of Lewis the Outer Hebrides which form part of the archipelago of the Hebrides, separated from the Scottish Mainland and from the Inner Hebrides by the waters of the Minch.  'Don your hats and I will show you around the North, the top end of the Island around the township of Ness.

I won't tell the stories but just outline the places mentioned.

Ness Harbour breakwater:

The sheds:

The beach and sea around the harbour:

Shawbost Store:

The Free Church at Cross:

Cross Post Office:

Cross Inn:

Cross Store:

For those that have not read any of the Peter May books I can sincerely recommend them.  I must admit they do add another dimension to the magic of this beautiful and tranquil Island, or is it?

I do hope you enjoyed this little tour, the photos were taken about 8 o'clock in the evening with not a soul in sight and everything closed with the exception of Cross Inn.  There is a barn at the back which is a bar with food available and is quite popular with the locals and tourists alike.

See you soon.

Lunch Time Treat

Friday we had our lunch break at the Port of Ness, taking our little picnic and our travel mugs of coffee with us.  It was nice to admire the views and stroll along the pier, taking in the beauty.  Thankful that we have each other to share this beautiful Island with.

 

The harbour was constructed  early in the 19th Century.

 

 

The boathouse features in the Peter May novels and tours are now been offered around the area.

The first time in awhile that I wasn't wearing a warm jumper, we reached the dizzy heights of 20 for a few hours.  The bonus was there wasn't a lot of wind either, making it feel quite warm. 

Sadly it didn't last and the winds picked up to almost gale force which meant the cancellation of Ness Gala, planned for Saturday.  Such a shame, when so much hard work was put in to it by the organizers.  It did make for some quite dramatic skies.

There was also the beautiful rainbow to admire.

Just for a change Highland cattle instead of sheep, they have such a majestic stature and are a joy to sit and watch.

Sadly the weather deteriorated over the weekend so it was indoor pursuits.  I have managed to get a little crafting done which I will share in another post.  As always thank you for your wonderful comments and encouragement.

See you soon.