h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

We set the alarm and managed to drag ourselves out of bed early. All fed, packed up, checked out and down at the terminal in good time! I saw a hare running across a field just outside Stromness. We've also seen loads of seabirds we can't identify - must get the bird book out.

The ferry crossing was much less rough than we expected, but at least one person was seasick in the ladies' loo. We had lunch in Thurso, then headed down the A 9. The road widening scheme near Helmsdale is nearing completion; much less trouble than on the way up. We had a coffee break in Dornoch and a look at the Continental Market (bought some pastries & sausages) then carried on along the A 9, through the beautiful mountain scenery, back to the B&B in Kingussie, arriving at 6.45pm.

We were all very tired by then, so after listening to the Archers, we got ready to go out for a quick meal at the Tipsy Laird, another place recommended by the owners of the B&B. It was good, and the waitress loved YD's pet haggis, which has come with her on most trips since she got it.

We all had an early night - I've not done nearly as much knitting and crochet as I wanted, as I'm often too tired! I have finished several projects though - a couple of bags & some belts.