A sojourn in Oban
When we have done long bike tours in the past, we have always enjoyed the respite of a few days off the bike to ‘smell the roses’. I am discovering it is the same with a boat trip. We have now been on the boat for six weeks and life afloat has become the norm. It is good to have some time here in Oban - one of our ‘party ports’. Bev, John and Rachel arrived in Oban yesterday. It is lovely to have Rachel back on the boat and to have the prospect of spending some time with our great mutual friends, Bev and John (and Toby dog of course). Last night we found a super restaurant, Cuan Mor, who not only tolerated dogs but laid a special place for Toby, with a rug, bowl of water and dog biscuits. The meal for humans was great too. Rachel, Alan, Roger and I had rooms at the Oban Premier Inn for the night, leaving Mike some much needed space and peace. Mike will be leaving the boat today and we are going to miss him. He is a lovely sailing companion and f...