“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” (Pride and Prejudice)

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Diet Coke in any country will make this writer happier.

Sunday morning reflections on the ferry to Stornaway. I had hoped to worship at the village church in Portree but a ferry accident meant we had to change our plans for the morning.

Originally we were to catch the ferry close to Portree but an accident which left a large hole in the side of the ship made for a change of plans. We had to make our way three hours down the road to Ullapool to get on the one ferry still running to Stornaway

My fellow travelers have elected to inhabit the front of the ship and I’ve found myself nested in the back with big windows to watch the loading of all the vehicles. I’m younger by a decade than everyone else in my group and they are all very kind and inviting to me. It seems many of them are world travelers with many trips around the world under their collective belts.

The group I’m traveling with Overseas Adventure Travels has a popular following. One member of our group has over 30 trips with OAT. I am a first time traveler with this firm but it has been a great experience so far.

It’s quite an experience to join up with a group of strangers; create memories of a lifetime, then to separate and to likely never see them again. I’m grateful that I have landed with a fine group of people.

Before I lose my signal I wish you all a good day and fair winds wherever you are headed today