Even DGs are permitted some time off, and today Daphne and I set off early to catch the boat over to the Isle of May. This was something of a voyage of faith as I have tried on 5 previous occasions to make the trip, but been prevented from doing so by fog, wind, high seas, damage to the boat and so on. The rain was hammering down as we left Dundee and got even worse as we crossed Fife. It was still raining heavily when we reached Anstruther but the skipper decided to make the trip. It was still slightly wet and misty when we landed but, heading to the south of the island, it was not long before the sun broke through. The day very rapidly turned into one of perfection with sun, cloudless blue skies and wonderful close views of many different birds. These views were added to by sightings of grey seals and harbour porpoise on the journey back to the mainland.. For a day's relaxation, it was great but all too soon it was back home to e-mails, post to sort out, certificates to apply for, etc - it goes with the territory and will pass all too soon.
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