Tender on the way to the MV Ocean Endeavour in the Sound of Islay

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Picture of a small tender on its way to a moored cruise ship in a sound between two islands
Tender on the way to the MV Ocean Endeavour in the Sound of Islay

A return visitor to Islay, after anchoring in Loch Indaal previously the MV Ocean Endeavour was in the Sound of Islay this time. Tenders took the passengers to and from Port Askaig.

Eilean Beag (where George Orwell stranded), Isle of Jura

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Picture of a very small rocky island (more an outcrop) off a much larger island
Eilean Beag (where George Orwell stranded), Isle of Jura

A view of Eilean Beag at the northern end of Jura, seen from the Gulf of Corryvreckan. This is where George Orwell was briefly stranded with his young son when his boat got into trouble in the Corryvreckan. Luckily a fishing boat came past and was able to rescue them.

Calm and choppy waters at the Gulf of Corryvreckan, Isle of Jura

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Picture of calm and choppy waters at a gulf between two islands
Calm and choppy waters at the Gulf of Corryvreckan, Isle of Jura

A view of contrasts at the Gulf of Corryvreckan, driven by the Corryvreckan whirlpool: “Calm” waters in front of us (although it is still moving with strong currents) with quite choppy waters right behind. This scenery was constantly changing, with calm waters turning into strong eddies and currents and vice versa. An amazing sight, difficult to capture in a picture, much better experienced in person.

The Isle of Mull visible on the horizon.