The sun is shining and it's going to be a beautiful day.

Soon after we woke we were packing our small back packs (rucksacks) and setting off to Portree. With our sunglasses on we admired the stunning landscape and made a super quick decision to stop at Glen Sligachan and the monument for two pioneers of the area, Collie and MacKenzie. We took in the history of the area along with photos of the beautiful landscape.

The winding roads took us up to Portree where we easily found the camping and hiking shop, Inside and Out. The clerk was very helpful and I purchased a waterproofing and conditioning spray for my boots. We went for a little walk through Portree and bought some artisan shortbread and some lunch. Then we set off for Neist Point.

The first road we took out of Portree was a single lane road with regular small passing points. Kelly kindly helped keep an eye on the road ahead to assist in watching for cars coming the other way after we came over a rise to find a car coming at us. We both were able to stop in time and I reversed back a short distance to allow her to pass. But it certainly got the heart going. After that we did really well and I must say the drivers here are very considerate and everyone works well to look ahead and pull into passing points.

Before we knew it we were back on an "A" road - a two lane road, winding our way through the gorgeous mountains and valleys.

We came across some road works and had to wait for a convoy car to lead us along with another dozen cars and motorbikes though the road works. After this we, along with many of the cars and motorbikes, continued on to another single lane road out to Neist Point. This was interesting when vehicles came the other way. However, once again everyone worked well to accommodate each other and used the passing points.

We easily found a parking spot amongst the cars, motorcycles, camper-vans and motorhomes, looking out over the sea and the impressive mountains. Here we enjoyed our lunch before setting off to walk out to the Lighthouse.

The landscape is truly breathtaking. The walk to the Lighthouse was up and down steep paths, where every step is a beautiful view of cliff faces, stunning views and natural wonders. There were rock piles, rock pools and small patches of lush grass at the point and we very much enjoyed the rock hopping as well bird watching. We saw the beautiful Shag (look like black cormorants), Oyster catchers and White Wagtails.

From the Lighthouse we hiked up to another point - Ant Aigeach, next to the Lighthouse with the most amazing sweeping 360 degree views. I asked a lovely tourist if he would take some photos of Kelly and I - he took many fantastic photos for us. I reciprocated for him and his friend.

The steep walk down from the point was followed by the climb back up to the car park. Certainly am building my fitness on this holiday.

We then made our way back along the single lane roads towards our accommodation making several stops, toilet as well as more scenic viewpoint stops. The landscape is so captivating, I am soaking it all in.

Once back at Broadford, we parked the car and immediately walked back up the road to the Broadford Distillery. They do small batch Gin and Scotch Whisky. Chatting with one of the young owners, we decided to do a tasting, this included their three gins, one of their gin liquors and their 400 year old recipe scotch whisky. It was quite fascinating, and I did enjoy the liquor and mid-gin, although the whisky wasn't too bad. After browsing the shelves, I also tried their Sea-buca - sea-weed infused sambuca, Yum!

I cleaned and sprayed my hiking boots with the newly purchased waterproofing spray, left them outside in the mild evening air to dry. We walked up the road and ordered some pizza, and then sat outside in the little courtyard off our room to enjoy our dinner and the evening. Didn't spend too much time out there as the bugs started to come out and I already had a couple of midgie bites from last night's evening walk.

What a super amazing day!