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06/08/09 Mrs M Graham, Hamilton. Great holiday, Food Fab, Staff very friendly. 06/08/09 Roger & Angela Latham, Nottinghamshire. Have enjoyed our stay & would come again. 11//08/09 Mary & George Thomas, Peebles. Great weather, Birding, Company & Staff, Thank you. 12/08/09 John, Marleb & Esther, Robin, Netherlands. Thanks for the Lovely diner! We really enjoyed it! 13/08/09 Charlie Morris, Honolulu, Hawaii. Great Fish & Chips- great service!, Hope to be back someday soon! 17/08/09 Jim & Alison Tirrell, East Devon. What a fabulous spot, Sad to go! Look forward to returning soon. 20/08/09 Gail & Alan Alexander, Aberdeen. What a lovely stay, very peaceful & excellent food, will be back. 21/08/09 Carmel & George, Chester. A great stay, very friendly staff! Thank you. 28/08/09 Patrizia & Gianluia Pizzio, Italy. Silence, good food and nice room, Everything is perfect! 30/08/09 Michael & Monica Gore, Fetcham, Surrey. Excellent in every way, We have had a great week! 01/09/09 Christine Bowie & Judy Savgieson, Killearn. Excellent food – lovely staff – great accommodation. We shall be return. 06/09/09 Brendan Walsh, Dublin. and his merry band of cycling Troubadours, The Bum Bum Cycling Club. 07/09/09 Trucia & Bol, Polland. Very enjoyable, Excellent food. 10/09/09 Bob & May, North Wales. Fantastic stay – lovely people, food, etc,- Great 10/09/09 Liam son of Brendan, San Diego, USA Great place to raise Hell. 11/09/09 Jenn & Bill Bauman, Orlando, Florida, USA Thanks for your wonderful hospitality. 13/09/09 Bert & Lynn Reid, Rothesay, Isle 0of Bute. WE LOVE ANNA!!! 18/09/09 Bob & Margaret Murrray, St Andrews, Fife. A Happy Time and very well looked after. Thank you. 18/09/09 Iain & Mary Esslement, Australia. At least as good as the first time we came – which was 1970 when the place was brand new. We’ll come again, if you can stand the Aussie factor. 23/09/09 John & Jane Walden, Stroud. Fantastic, comfortable and the restaurant leaves nothing to be desired! 25/09/09 Rob & Esther McClean, Cleethorpes. Very friendly & welcoming, lovely hotel, beautiful island, (and nice to see they are looking after the family pile down at Duart Castle!)
11/06/09 C Storey, Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne I have had a super stay at your hotel, wonderful food, hospitality. God bless you. 11/06/09 Anne Wheeler, Newcastle upon Tyne Thank you, great time helped by weather & super hot water. 12/6/09 Ian & Phil Wagstaff Thank you for all your care and consideration. , San, Ystar, Linda from Amsterdam Lovely stay, great cabins, Warm welcome, Excellent Food! 21/06/09 Adam Ward, York The usual fantastic place to be, beautiful location, peaceful & serene, good food & good company, Just the one night sadly, but we hope to see you again soon. 24/06/09 Mike & Barb, Canada Thank you for a lovely stay in a beautiful setting, Hope to visit by plane next time. 28/06/09 Beverley & Mike Middleton, Mossley Anna & owners very helpful, food excellent, lovely surroundings & bonus of Helicopters + Rabbits to see! We’ll be back. 28/06/09 John Lloyd (Scotia Helicopters) Great hospitality/landing area (+marshalling) Thanks for an excellent stay, Sorry to shatter the silence at times! We’ll be back. 08/07/09 John & Alexandra Morley, Dalkey, Co Dublin Our visit to Mull, a great experience, best Mackerel here. 10/07/09 Judith & Malcolm Smith, Morecombe 5 Days of heven, we could live here quite easily!!! Heavenly food !! Very well looked after! 13/07/09 Stewart, Max & Linda Pryke, Norfolk Truly a Western Isles chilli out zone! 17/07/09 Rolpher & Heidy Waecherlin, Switzerland A wonderful place! The Kitchen chief is excellent, Thank you. 18/07/09 Cynthia & Chris Watters, Vermont, USA Lovely views & rooms. 22/07/09 Elena & Andrew Ortin, Madrid, Spain Excellent hotel! Friendly staff, comfortable beds, clean rooms, nice decoration, good food & breakfast. Lovely scenery from the Bar, very relaxing. 22/07/09 Maureen & Simon Georgison, Wirral Excellent Hotel, great staff, wonderful food. Lovely setting cannot say enough good things there, will be back. X 23/07/09 Mark & Zeonaid, Aberlour Wonderful relaxing setting, Comfortable beds, friendly staff & Lovely Dog! 25/07/09 Alexandre Braun, Paris It is a beautiful place with nice people, Thanks for your kindness. 28/07/09 Jay & Diane Langston, Moseley, VA, USA Wonderful experience. 31/07/09 Karen van der Zyden, Holland I would like to thank you very much for your support on the 9th June, It was very much appreciated by me and my brother! 02/08/09 Marianne Persouyre & Family, Marseille, France Very beautiful place, and the family room is marvellous. Everything was fine, hotel, bar, restaurant! 03/08/09 Jill & Nick Brookes, Harrogate Everything it said on the label, Fantastic, Thanks. 06/08/09 Mrs M Graham, Hamilton. Great holiday, Food Fab, Staff very friendly. 06/08/09 Roger & Angela Latham, Nottinghamshire. Have enjoyed our stay & would come again. 11//08/09 Mary & George Thomas, Peebles. Great weather, Birding, Company & Staff, Thank you. 12/08/09 John, Marleb & Esther, Robin, Netherlands. Thanks for the Lovely diner! We really enjoyed it! 13/08/09 Charlie Morris, Honolulu, Hawaii. Great Fish & Chips- great service!, Hope to be back someday soon! 17/08/09 Jim & Alison Tirrell, East Devon. What a fabulous spot, Sad to go! Look forward to returning soon. 20/08/09 Gail & Alan Alexander, Aberdeen. What a lovely stay, very peaceful & excellent food, will be back. 21/08/09 Carmel & George, Chester. A great stay, very friendly staff! Thank you. 28/08/09 Patrizia & Gianluia Pizzio, Italy. Silence, good food and nice room, Everything is perfect! 30/08/09 Michael & Monica Gore, Fetcham, Surrey. Excellent in every way, We have had a great week! 01/09/09 Christine Bowie & Judy Savgieson, Killearn. Excellent food – lovely staff – great accommodation. We shall be return. 11/06/09 C Storey, Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne I have had a super stay at your hotel, wonderful food, hospitality. God bless you 11/06/09 Anne Wheeler, Newcastle upon Tyne Thank you, great time helped by weather & super hot water. 12/06/09 Ian & Phil Wagstaff Thank you for all your care and consideration. 13/06/09 Marc, San, Ystar, Linda from Amsterdam Lovely stay, great cabins, Warm welcome, Excellent Food! 21/06/09 Adam Ward, York The usual fantastic place to be, beautiful location, peaceful & serene, good food & good company, Just the one night sadly, but we hope to see you again soon. 24/06/09 Mike & Barb, Canada Thank you for a lovely stay in a beautiful setting, Hope to visit by plane next time. 28/06/09 Beverley & Mike Middleton, Mossley Anna & owners very helpful, food excellent, lovely surroundings & bonus of Helicopters + Rabbits to see! We’ll be back. 28/06/09 John Lloyd (Scotia Helicopters) Great hospitality/landing area (+marshalling) Thanks for an excellent stay, Sorry to shatter the silence at times! We’ll be back. 08/07/09 John & Alexandra Morley, Dalkey, Co Dublin Our visit to Mull, a great experience, best Mackerel here. 10/07/09 Judith & Malcolm Smith, Morecombe 5 Days of heven, we could live here quite easily!!! Heavenly food !! Very well looked after! 13/07/09 Stewart, Max & Linda Pryke, Norfolk Truly a Western Isles chilli out zone! 17/07/09 Rolpher & Heidy Waecherlin, Switzerland A wonderful place! The Kitchen chief is excellent, Thank you. 18/07/09 Cynthia & Chris Watters, Vermont, USA Lovely views & rooms. 22/07/09 Elena & Andrew Ortin, Madrid, Spain Excellent hotel! Friendly staff, comfortable beds, clean rooms, nice decoration, good food & breakfast. Lovely scenery from the Bar, very relaxing. 22/07/09 Maureen & Simon Georgison, Wirral Excellent Hotel, great staff, wonderful food. Lovely setting cannot say enough good things there, will be back. X 23/07/09 Mark & Zeonaid, Aberlour Wonderful relaxing setting, Comfortable beds, friendly staff & Lovely Dog! 25/07/09 Alexandre Braun, Paris It is a beautiful place with nice people, Thanks for your kindness. 28/07/09 Jay & Diane Langston, Moseley, VA, USA Wonderful experience. 31/07/09 Karen van der Zyden, Holland I would like to thank you very much for your support on the 9th June, It was very much appreciated by me and my brother! 02/08/09 Marianne Persouyre & Family, Marseille, France Very beautiful place, and the family room is marvellous. Everything was fine, hotel, bar, restaurant! 03/08/09 Jill & Nick Brookes, Harrogate Everything it said on the label, Fantastic, Thanks. 27/04/09 Richard & Sue Barraclough, Sheffield Good food, Friendly atmosphere, Wonderful holiday. Definitely be back 03/05/09 John MacKay & Ed Harding, White Waltham Fantastic stay again ~ looking forward to our next Yak Fly In, Fantastic food! 03/05/09 David & Zan Blundell, Berkshire. Two years ago we came here on a Yak Fly Out & now we are married. 07/05/09 Duncan & Sharon MacMillan, Wallace Arms, Featherstone. The Food was fantastic,staff friendly, the weather wet but all in all Fantastic. 07/05/09 Ann, Margaret, Sean, Mick Janeson Wonderful food, The end to an (almost) perfect day!! 11/05/09 Plilip, Nicola & Lucinda Carey – London & Kent Great food, weather, company & accommodation, All had a wonderful time. 2/05/09 Adrian Arrived for a cuppa & stayed the night!! FANTASTIC Thanks. 1205/09 Blauchard, St Lucutin, France. Tris bons moments au “The Glenforsa Hotel” Cuisine et acceuil sans soncis - Merci 16/05/09 Gillian Lond-Caulk, Suffolk Found you with great relief late in the evening, Thanks for a comfortable stay. 19/05/09 Douglas & Yvonne Smith Lovely fish & Chips 22/05/09 Brian & Sharon Warren, Kent Only a flying visit (Birders) but a great place to stay, will be recommending, would love to come back. 22/05/09 Kevin of Heatherlea Recommended hotel on Mull for birdies! 24/05/09 Ann & Jim, Stonehaven A true gem of a hotel, we will be back! 25/05/09 Ade & Steph White Sandbach, Cheshire A great place to stay, relaxing, fab food & service. 25/05/09 David & Gail, Sheffield. (Netherthorpe Aero Club) A great weekend yet again, our 3rd time and still enjoying it, as good as the first. Excellent food & lovely staff. Thank you. 27/05/09 Sandra & Alisdair Thanks for a lovely relaxing break, Food Fab & bed very comfortable, Lovely friendly staff & lovely atmoshere, We’ll definitely be back again. 27/05/09 TVR.C.C S.Yorks & E.Mids Everything about the Glenforsa was first class – Cannot be faulted. 28/05/09 Finningan’s Party What a delightful meal & lovely ambience in the dining room. Very good service, good location. Why didn’t we find you before! Thank you so much, ‘Lukes 68’ 29/05/09 Michael & Robbie Banks, Dornoch Thank you for looking after us so well in such a wonderful setting. 30/05/09 Kimber family, Royston, Herts We have had a lovely 2 days with you – so peaceful & relaxing, Such a beautiful island & what a great view from your lounge. Thank you. 30/05/09 June & Bob Marshall Our second visit, most certainly will be back again, your staff are a credit to you. 05/06/09 Eric & Alison Johnson, Tyne & Wear. Very enjoyable break, made by fine weather and a fine hotel. 06/06/09 Richard Harris, Croydon What a lovely holiday fantastic hotel, food and scenery. Oh! And a lovely pooch Stella! Thank you. 07/06/09 Dave & Jacky Cockburn, Rush Green Lovely stay, great hotel, great hosts, good food, what more can one want. 07/06/09 Bev & Paul Mclean – Kent An excellent stay in a fabulous hotel on our Honeymoon, We will return, guaranteed. 07/06/09 Serge & Deepak, Frankfurt & London Souvenir of a nicest evening in a paradise place, with great pilots in the sunset, superb setting, great hospitality. 24/4/09 John Kay, Essex If you live ahigh pressure lifestyle, come and see how the other half live, fabulous 24/4/09 Tim Maxted, Essex One of lifes unmissable experiences, great food, great bar, good company, what more could you ask? 5/4/09 Simon Jones, Lancaster Wonderful time! Stunning scenery and the Wedding was good too! 5/4/09 Anna Dawton, Argyll Lovely friendly hotel, with REALLY good food – what a fabulous surprise! Thanks so much! 5/4/09 Dan & Zoe Welch, Manchester Excellent food and a lovely venue for a Wedding with stunning views. Thanks! 5/4/09 Allan Stephen, Turriff Excellent, friendly hospitality – delicious food and company! 7/4/09 Jonathan & Julie Collins, Durham Lovely place, superb location and friendly staff. Thank you. 08/04/09 Valentin Zelinder & Petra Gut, Switzerland. A place 2 be! Nice Finnish building, excellent food, friendly staff! We are really going to recommend this place in our holiday report! Thank you! Take care! 12/04/09 Christian & Sophie Walsh, Devon Lovely food, lovely views, lovely place, Lovely Wedding, lovely people, LOVELY!!! Thanks so much for making our Wedding so memorable, we had an incredible, Unforgettable time. 12/04/09 David & Katie Henderson Fabulous place, Thank you very much, Excellent food & hospitality. 13/04/09 Gareth & Caroline Evans, Edinburgh Warmly, welcoming and friendly hotel, great food & drink, child friendly. Fantastic weather organised by the management free of charge. 16/04/09 Dick & Jenny Felix Difficult to know what to add after so many visits! Top class as usual. 16/04/09 Mel & Carol Jones and Mary & John Price, Melbourne, Australia The only regret is that we don’t have longer to stay here. 18/04/09 Angus & Rita Dawson, North Newbald, East Yorks A fantastic substitute all round. 19/04/09 Geoff & Peggy Semler, Stiatfield Saye, Hants. Great hospitality, great weather, great flying! 5/4/09 Simon Jones, Lancaster Wonderful time! Stunning scenery and the Wedding was good too! 5/4/09 Anna Dawton, Argyll Lovely friendly hotel, with REALLY good food – what a fabulous surprise! Thanks so much! 5/4/09 Dan & Zoe Welch, Manchester Excellent food and a lovely venue for a Wedding with stunning views. Thanks! 5/4/09 Allan Stephen, Turriff Excellent, friendly hospitality – delicious food and company! 7/4/09 Jonathan & Julie Collins, Durham Lovely place, superb location and friendly staff. Thank you. 11/08/08 Kate & Ian Findlay – The Real Britain Company, Warwick Lovely, relaxed place, Good Food, Nice people. We’ll be recommending you & Mull. 13/08/08 Chris McDouall – Cambridge Lovely stay – Good Food, We were very well looked after, Wonderful View!!, Thank you. 16/08/08 The Windell Family – Frome, Somerset What a lovely place, Views, Lovely food, Planes, Comfort, Relaxation & Grounds our children loved to disappear into. Thanks! 18/08/08 Bill Taylor & Family – Seymour, Somerset Brilliant place; Children loved it, Great service, We’ll be back! 18/08/08 Jane Davidson – Belfast Very relaxing stay, Felt miles away from the hassles of work. 20/08/08 Kristina Lawson – Welling, Herts Beautiful, peaceful setting, excellent food & service, A very enjoyable stay. 21/08/08 David Forest Smith – Arrochar A fantastic stay, Food, Company wonderful, Will recommend Glenforsa to anyone wanting a quite unstressed Break. 21/08/08 Pete & Wendy McCorry – Fife Great time, wish we could have stayed longer, Thanks 22/08/08 Alison MacDonald – Inverness Fantastic place, Food & Company brilliant, so relaxed, can’t wait to come back. 22/08/08 Dr Carsten Frydetzki – Leipieg, Germany The best is the best, thank you for all the food. 25/08/08 Andrew Kerr – Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. Amazing few days – Flying, Otter & Sea Eagle 01/09/08 Jock & Neil McPhail – Christchurch, New Zealand. Friendly hospitality, great views, really enjoyed our stay! Not to forget the delicious food!! 01/09/08 Ann, Jonathan & Amy McGill – Doncaster Thank goodness Stella was here again!!- Amy travelled all these miles with her at the top of the list. We have loved everything – hospitality, views – Otter in Tobermory Harbour Too!!! 01/09/08 Sara & Patrick – London Thanks for a Wonderful cup of tea & Hospitality. Just what we needed after a long day walking. 05/09/08 Maria, Angelo, Filippo & Monica – Italy Thank you very much!! Thank you for a wonderful experience!! 06/09/08 Tayside Flying Club - Dundee Excellent, Got to come back again! 10/09/08 Jenny & Roy Pittman – Ingatestone, Essex Thank you, lovely place, peaceful & excellent food. 14/09/08 Anne, Margaret, Catriona, Diana, Sheenah –Mull Magic Thank you for a very comfortable stay on the magical Island of Mull, we’ve enjoyed every minute. 20/09/08 Bernie & Linda Robinett, Carlus & Suzanne Buchanon – Houston, USA Wonderful food & accommodations! Give Stella a hug for us. 26/09/08 Mr Stevenson – Chesterfield, Derbyshire Very enjoyable – Good food, weather & Wild life 27/09/08 Mary & Jim Wilson – Coatbridge Wonderful Nights Sleep, Excellent welcome, will come back definitely. 27/09/80 Alan Playford – Suffolk Third and best visit, hope to be back when we can see where we’re flying. 28/09/08 Rob & Fran Eardley – Hampshire Such comfort, such good food & drinks! 03/10/09 Anna & Marjorie Thomas - Spain Quiet & Peaceful with Good Pub Food 15.07.08 A Johnston & D Wake, Glasgow A very enjoyable stay, Lovely Food, Friendly Welcome and One of Best Nights Sleep I’ve had in Years! 18.07.08 Mr & Mrs Coull Warm & Friendly Place, we will be back. 18.07.08 Fab & Mu from Geneva Merci pour l’accueil et la bonne tasle! Quelle belle ile 19.07.08 John & Kath Botton A chance opportunity to enjoy this lovely hotel and hospitality, proprietors and staff. Thanks so mush. 20.07.08 Julie & Paddy Fitzgerald, Bath Superb as usual, You have a year to recover before our next visit! 28.07.08 Keith Clan, USA Never a better meal or sleep, Thank you for a lovely visit, Awesome, Perfect Place, Food, People. 28.07.08 Lois Gribble & Yvonne, Marvam, VIC, Australia. A lovely place to stay for Nature Lovers & History Buffs like us. 28.07.08 CFI International – Fournier Aircraft Club. Patrick Faucheron 1993 we tried ---2008 we Finally Managed to Land at Glenforsa with 11 Fourniers – Excellent! 28.07.08 Sasha Richardson, Chiswick, London. Fanststic place, Delicious food, Fine wine, Beautiful view. 01.08.08 Dave & Terry Andrews from Eastleigh, Hants. A lovely rest, lovely food and very well looked after. 02.08.08 Moira & Alex Dobie, Co Durham. Wonderfully refreshing, excellent food and lovely people. Hope to be back. 06.08.08 Stanley & Karen Summerhill, Northumberland. Fine Food & Very Pleasant Hosts, Great Location. 08.08.08 Barry Thomas – Wales Thank you for Delightful Break, Good Food, Good Bed & Real Genuine Hospitality. 08.08.08 Mary & Alistair Brown Falmouth, Cornwall & Dallas, Texas, USA We had an amazing time – good food, wonderful food and great views. Thanks you for being so hospitable – hope to see you again. 2.04.08: Spectacular, moody and relaxing, wonderful atmosphere all round, thanks for a lovely stay X Debra & Neil Cruickshank. Lake District. UK 9.04.08: Fabulous time, relaxing and so peaceful, very friendly people. Jackie & John Newbury Berks. 9.04.08: Wonderful place. Excellent food and service-Highly recommended! Rob McCue & Lorraine Marler Alberta Canada
Mike Storrar, Warrington,Cheshire "We enjoyed our stay thoroughly, the nicest hotel we’ve stayed in for the whole trip!" Pete & Nancy Hoffman, Pompano Beach, Florida "A real gem of a hotel-the setting is delightful, the staff friendly, the food yummy!" Jean & Allan Haigh, Herts "We enjoyed the Glenforsa. Brendan, Allison & crew are diligent hosts!" Sam & Carol Davis,Towson MD, USA "A paradise for aeronauticlists". Peter & Annie Lawton, Norfolk "Grazie per l’accoglienca e l’ospitalita!" Gabriella & Claudio Greco, Milano "It just gets better & better. Many thanks." Colin & Eilidh Renwick, Glasgow "You have done a great job in a short time. Very comfortable, excellent food, Cheerful staff". Janet & Paul Cassell, Bude "So good to enjoy a hotel with character". Mike Brown & Margaret Elphinstone, Glasgow "Lovely accommodation, Great food, Lovely atmosphere!" Tom & Elene Aspden, Ontario "First class, food brilliant, Midges are pussies, much worse on Skye, sorry to be leaving." Brian & Margaret Findlay, Aberdeen "Thank you for a lovely time. We loved the big bed-as wide as a White Tailed Eagle". David & Jean Sims, Kenilworth "Two nights not nearly enough!" Richard Kirk. Cheshire "Lovely to be surrounded by wood and woods! Wonderful service, thanks to all" John & Anne Watts, Isle of Arran "Great for the kids, thanks to everybody who served, helped and made it fun for the kids. Adults enjoyed it too!" "Arrived in pouring rain, left in sunshine after basking with sharks & Itchy & Scratchy and eating you out of house and home. Best cake north of the border. Big Thanks." Kate Humble BBC "Very unusual hotel. Nice friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Pleasant young ladies waiting at table. Didn’t meet the chefs but the food was scrummy! Thank you for a brill stay!" Pat & John Hasell, Mary Collins "Enjoyed our stay, The Pilots Palace!" Avalon, Nevin, Tim & Oliva de Paravicini "Here for a delicious dinner after a magical day on your gorgeous island." Ole & Vonnie Oleson Oregon USA "Great honeymoon! With fresh air, country walks, wonderful food and brilliant Scottish weather! See you again." Mary & Ray Brown Oldenburg Germany "Had a fantastic time, food was excellent, thank you so much. See you next year." Waverley Motorcycle Club Edinburgh "Fabulous nice smooth grass strip and excellent dinner." Kevin Brown & Susan Hodge G-BCVJ "Very welcoming hotel. Rooms delightful. Friendly staff. Wonderful food. We’ll be back. Thank you. Meg & Ian Clarke Northants "Fantastic venue from which to watch the Tour of Mull, we’ll be back!" Gavin Lewis & Jon Simcox-Bird "A long drive up to stuff the car on the hill road, but the great accommodation made it all worthwhile. See you in 06! Thanks." Roger Binyon Farnborough Hants "Great hospitality, thanks for everything, see you next time" "Food fantastic and staff welcoming and helpful, well worth a visit" "Good food, good wine, good company, good weather, Pretty good really!" "An Oasis of calm and tranquillity, strongly recommended, Thanks" "Thanks for a wonderful time on a beautiful island, fantastic weather, splendid food, wildlife too, and the excitement of staying at an airfield!" "The Black Pudding was as good as the weather, Great Thanks" "Great Conversations, we’ll be back" "We came here on our honeymoon and couldn’t have picked a nicer base to explore the island" "Fantastic place! Great hospitality, Service, Location, friendly people too!" "Bonne cuisine" "Fantastic spot, one with nature, off to the castle!" "Absolutely fantastic place with a superb atmosphere to compliment, planning my next trip here already" "Thanks a lot for everything, good food, welcome, weather" "Excellent & tranquil, Belle vue, merci" |
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A Letter to
Round & About
25th May 09
Dear Sir
I feel compelled to share a positive story about a warm welcome from a Hotel on Mull.
My friend and I were cycling through the island last Saturday - probably the wettest day since records began. We had been "dissing" Mull having failed to get breakfast in Tobermory, on a Saturday morning (around 9.00am), during a bank holiday weekend. We had ended up drinking our takeaway coffee in the Calmac shelter. Anyway come lunchtime, we were completely soaked and we pulled into the Glenforsa Hotel at 2:50pm. After about 5 minutes of stripping off our wet outer clothes outside the hotel, we went inside expecting to be told "no you can't get lunch" only to be met by the owner, holding a dry towel for each of us – it was enough to make a grown man weep with gratitude. More extraordinary was the answer to our question about getting some lunch - "no problem, what would you like".
My faith in the human race has been restored.
Yours faithfully
Simon Munro