Various family members have previously enjoyed a Tiree Sea Tour.
I had put off availing myself of this exciting opportunity
My chief concern was stepping on and off the rib.
I needn’t have given it a moment’s thought.
Frazer and Kris were on hand to help.
“Nae problem!”

Frazer and Kris make a great team.
On this occasion Frazer was our skipper.
Kris served as crew and informative guide.

First of all we were kitted out with waterproof gear.
Then we were issued with the necessary life jackets.
When we were all ready there followed the safety briefing.

From the off there was a real sense of exhilaration!
We certainly knew that we were on a rib.
Most of the seats are called jockey seats.
Today we were riding the waves.
‘The rises and falls!’

At no extra charge we visited Scarinish Harbour.
We required extra fuel due to the conditions.
How we enjoyed Fraz and Kris’s banter.
Their humour is much appreciated.

After our detour we were off again.
There is no need to go to the fair for thrills.
It was a thrilling, exhilarating crossing to Lunga.

‘LUNGA PUFFIN ADVENTURE’
These three words encapsulate the trip.
We were welcomed by puffins as we entered calm waters.

Waterproofs and life jackets were discarded.
We clambered over the rocks and headed for the path.
We climbed up to a substantial area of grassy level ground.

It was another day of blue skies and crystal clear blue water.
We settled down to watch and photograph the puffins.
It hard to believe that they are so unbelievably close.

The puffins nest in burrows.
The fly off to fish for nutritious sandeels.
It was exciting seeing them fly back with a catch.
How quickly they land and enter their burrows to feed the pufflings.

Today we chose not to visit Harp Rock.
Instead we visited the deserted village ruins.
At this location a week long bird count was in progress.
It was encouraging to hear positive reports of the numbers.

All too soon we made our way back to the rib ‘Aurora’.
As we set off once again we made our way to Bac Mòr.
The island is better known by its nickname ‘The Dutchman’s Cap’.

A big thanks to Skipper Fraser and his crew member Kris.
It was exhilarating – a real puffin adventure.
“I’ll certainly be returning.
Which tour is next?”

Today’s trip took place at the end of a week of sunshine.
On Wednesday Tiree was the sunniest place in the UK.
Beautiful sunny skies and crystal clear water.
And no over powering heat to contend with.
Today we reached a heady 18 degrees.

This is Ursula reporting as ‘Life on Tiree’.

Postscript.
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“Thanks for making yourself known.”

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