Time to pack up and leave the Colonsay locals to their peace and quiet.
Morning spent downloading photographs and packing clothes etc before calling two of Ian and Trina's friends, John and Pauline to watch the Royal Wedding!
As always the Brits do pageantry superbly and the young couple look very happy as they embark on their life of papparazzi, luxury and no doubt all manner of stresses and strains.
My views on the monarchy are well known but from my vantage point on the sofa, shared with messieurs Wood and McMorrine it was good to see the country receiving such a lift from the happy, if anachronistic event.
Gail and I walk from Machrins to Scalasaig and trek to the monument up above the town, returning to enjoy a snack at The Pantry.
Final drinks at the hotel before boarding the ferry back to Oban at 7.35 pm.
Very sad to say goodbye to all the friends with whom we had shared a memorable week on the island, although with Doug and Jan, Rob and Sam and Lee and Karenna due to come to Aus later this year we will receive constant reminders of our misdemeanours during the previous 8 days!
Book into guesthouse Alltavona, situated along the seafront, together with Lee and Karenna, Ian and Trina and Keith and Sue.
First truly early night since arriving on Colonsay on 22nd April.
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