From the Tigh na Mara to the Mull (tip) of the peninsula is about 15-17 miles. I decided it was time to break out the white board, write my destination and start walking/hitching. Well, at this point I must remind you why the Scots are the nicest people in the world. The cook, Ian, who by the way is the first person I have met on this trip who knows how to prepare a proper black pudding and the best scrambled eggs ever, spoke to another guest and relayed my dilemma. The next thing I know Maggie, a specialist with the Royal Mail offered to take me to the town of Drumore about 3/4 the way. After I left her I asked the first gentleman I saw the directions. Take a left and follow the road I was told. He also mentioned it was a wee walk. Since it was a nice day, offI hoofed. About 5 minutes later he pulled up and told me to get in his car. The thought of me slogging 5 miles ate at him. George is one of the local community who recently bought the lighthouse, visitors center and guest houses. Pointing out what the scenery was including mainland Scotland, Isle of Mann & Ireland. The views from the lighthouse are brilliant.
One can not expect such previous transport luck to continue so I hiked the miles back to Drumore. Once there I asked an OAP how far Logan Gardens were. “Far” he replied. Followed by “Get in”. Andy dropped me at the entrance to the garden that makes of one of the 4 connected to Edinburgh’ Royal Botanical.
My luck had returned & I had gotten my exercise in.
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I think what is striking me the most, even more so than the wonderful pics of nature, is the kindness the locals are showing a stranger. Of course, Bill, you are extremely outgoing and have a way of making the term stranger last for mere minutes. Than you are just strange…hahaha..