“What's the story in Balamory, wouldn't you like to know!?” - Today we were in the picturesque village of Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, better known as Balamory from the UK children's TV series. We anchored just outside the harbour in the bay, where the tender boats would shuttle us to the marina.
We awoke just in time to catch breakfast, after losing an hours sleep due to Daylight Saving Time. After breakfast, I then headed down to the Pursers Desk, to collect a 'tender ticket' to go ashore. I was letter E and within no time at all, my letter was called to board the tender. The short trip to the marina offered fantastic views of the ship up close as well as the surrounding landscape.
We awoke just in time to catch breakfast, after losing an hours sleep due to Daylight Saving Time. After breakfast, I then headed down to the Pursers Desk, to collect a 'tender ticket' to go ashore. I was letter E and within no time at all, my letter was called to board the tender. The short trip to the marina offered fantastic views of the ship up close as well as the surrounding landscape.
Once ashore, I walked along the main street, taking in all the fantastic views of the multi-coloured houses. After a brief stop to take photos of the ship at anchor, I headed back through the village and up one of the steepest hills I have ever walked up in my life! However, the reward at the top was worth it. The hill gave fantastic views of the shops below and the ship out in the bay. After the descent, I then headed back on board the ship ready for a well deserved lunch.
After lunch, we relaxed in one of the on board lounges taking in the panoramic views as the ship rotated around its anchor.
After lunch, we relaxed in one of the on board lounges taking in the panoramic views as the ship rotated around its anchor.
Tonight's dinner was Italian themed. I had minestrone soup, a lovely giant slice of lasagne and chocolate profiteroles.
Tomorrow we will arrive in Belfast, Ireland.
PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived blog series written in March 2014, originally appearing on our sister site, rcifans.com. Some content and references may be outdated.
Tomorrow we will arrive in Belfast, Ireland.
PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived blog series written in March 2014, originally appearing on our sister site, rcifans.com. Some content and references may be outdated.