Thursday 20/07/06

Cloud rolls in as the morning progresses, and the sun disappears after 1pm. I swat dozens of flies and another handful are despatched using flyspray. It's close, muggy and warm. The mercury rises to 25C. On the rainfall radar, the wet stuff has progressed to Uig and Harris. With the increase in cloud, the temperature sinks to 20C. Today sees the return of the cruiseliner Alexander von Humboldt, previously in port on May 25th. When she leaves at 7.30 pm, the ferry goes close to allow passengers to have a look. In the morning, we take delivery of two German ladies, who were due to go to Uig but had to settle for the West Side instead; you need to book the return journey well in advance. The two workmen left early this morning. Local press is full of Health Board matters, Tong Games and the like. The Press and Journal tells us that the Queen will come to visit us around 29 July. Her transport will be the cruiseliner Hebridean Princess. It is a windless day today.