Eilean Donan by day and night 
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Isle of Skye
The hard part about blogging is trying to decide what makes the cut. So this is all about the Isle of Skye.....this was Skye's choice. She wanted to visit the place she was named after. To get from Edinburgh to Skye is only about 5 hours. You drive through the Highlands past 4 Lochs (including Ness) and up over a bridge. Josh did a ton of research and we visited Neist Point - the most Westerly point on the Isle of Skye. Most of the drive was a 2 lane road until you get closer to the light house area. It is located off a 1 car road with free roaming sheep and goats and some passing points. We took a short walk from the road end, down a super steep combination of steps and ramps to see the light house and the spectacular views. It is a breath taking sight, very windy and cold. The only views are giant rock formations, sea gulls and sheep. (ok - and sheep poo) Trying to imagine that someone lived out here and manned the lighthouse is mind boggleing. It is desolate and beautiful all at the same time. It is hard to express how moving the area is but please try and get a sense of wonder from the pictures.
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