On the CalMac...

... to the tune of In the Navy.

You quickly get used to the Caledonian MacBraine ferry ships plying their way across the various lochs in western Scotland. they set a steady rhythm to the day once you are familiar with the timetables.

This is the 7.45 pm from Mull in to Oban. returning from a fabulous trip across Mull to Iona and Staffa.

The most memorable parts? Seeing puffin close up on the stark cliffs of Staffa and visiting John Smith's* grave in the churchyard on Iona.

* the leader of the Labour party who died too young. opening the way for tony Blair to become leader. Without getting political, seeing the grave in such a beautiful setting makes you ponder on what might have been if he had not died too soon.