The Calm After The Storm, 26th of August 2011

Crinan 14th of August 2011

A short drive up the west coast this morning turned into a slightly longer drive than expected and before I knew it I was back in Crinan for the first time since I was about 7 years old. I'm happy to report it hasn't changed a bit and I can't believe i've left it so long. Had a great lunch in the Crinan Hotel and then took a walk around the harbour to get a closer look at the Vic 32, the last seagoing Clyde Puffer not to be converted from steam engine to diesel. I've always been a fan of the Vital Spark and Neil Munro's Para Handy Tales so arriving at Crinan Harbour to be welcomed by the smell of the coal burning on the Vic 32 was a great experience.