Holiday planning

Well, it looks like we will definately be going now.  I’ve booked a B&B on Arran for 2 nights and a cottage for us all in Port Charlotte on Islay.  Mingulay B&B looks nice and friendly and I’m sure we’ll update you when we come back.  The cottage on Islay looks perfect for what we need, in a small village with a bus service although from experience this may be few and far between.  There are a couple of places to eat and a playground which should keep Morgan happy.

I’ve booked the time off work which actually means I have a nice long holiday once I add the days the uni is closed for Easter so it is only the boat to go.  Alan’s got his maps which should keep him happy and as long as he manages to repair his board before we go there’s plenty to keep him busy.

I think my mum is looking forward to it as well and has probably taken the sensible option of meeting us on Islay.  The only bit I’m not looking forward to is the long drive up with a 2 year old.  It can’t be much fun for Morgan stuck in the back of the car but we’ll plan plenty of stops for him to stretch his legs and hope he sleeps quite a bit to.  I have to say that so far his bit of the holiday is free.  No charge on the boat or in the B&B.  Everyone seems very child friendly and try to do all they can to help (supply travel cots, stair gates etc).

I’m counting the days now and really looking forward to some time away.  I just hope the weather is OK and windy enough for Alan to have a nice time but not too windy for the boat crossings!  Am I asking too much??

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  1. Avatar forComment Author Armin says:

    I think you’ve chosen the right place on Islay, Port Charlotte is my favourite place on Islay. I don’t know that particular cottage, but you can get everywhere in the village quite quickly.

    There’s a small beach next to the pier, probably a good place to take Morgan to. Then there’s a brand new playground next to the community centre, so he won’t bored easily.

    Buses are fairly regular during the day, although not that many. I’d say one every hour on average (except for Sundays).

    Enjoy your stay on Islay! I’ll be there myself around that time, arriving on the 13th or 14th of April.

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