we experienced more than one ferry crossing. . .

. . . so here's some more photos of scenery from ferry crossing!  These were taken during the middle of last week when we sailed from the port of Ullapool, in the Highlands, to Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis.  This is a three-and-a-half hour ferry crossing through The Minch.  This particular crossing is notorious for frequent bad weather and rough waves which can really make the passengers miserable.  We had been told numerous horror stories and boarded the ferry armed with "sea bands" (acupressure bracelets) and motion sickness medication.  And I think we must have been blessed with the absolute smoothest crossing this entire year!  It was utterly calm and very beautiful.  You could hardly even tell when the ferry steamed out of the loch and into open water, there was only the very slightest swell.  Our later crossing of the Little Minch (which I've already posted photos of) to Skye was noticeably rougher and less happy on the stomach in comparison (and yet a "regular" informed us that he thought it was a fine, smooth crossing!).

Anyway.  Enjoy the photos!  Thank goodness we have no more ferry trips until January!  :-)

The view as we steamed away from the pier:

The view to our left -- Ullapool harbour.

 Ullapool behind me (this was at the back of the boat, to the left).  I've heard stories of what the housewives go through to keep their front doors shut during the gales that blow in!

 

David and Ullapool (this view was to our right).

the view to the right as we turned out of Ullapool harbour and steamed up the loch.

 

 Another view of the mountains beyond Ullapool, from whence we came.

 

 

 Silhouette of David

 

David took this shot of the deck from which we were enjoying the view.