Today we spent a relaxing day roaming the area. After another delicious breakfast we head out to discover Jura.

Jura is another island directly north of Islay. It is reachable only by ferry. Our drive to the ferry port is about 30 minutes. It’s a non reserved crossing with multiple trips on the schedule. The ferry ride is about 7 min total. However it’s the loading process that was interesting. We had to back on to the ferry which simply pulls up onto shore. There is no “dock” so the entire time if backing on, the boat is bobbing in the rough water.

Once on board, jammed in like sardines by the ferry workers, we begin the choppy journey to the isle of Jura. There is only one road on the island and travels from the ferry port to almost the northern tip. George Orwell completed his famous 1984 novel here. Deer outnumber humans although we didn’t see any.

We head to the distillery for a wee dram tasting. Our host Graham at the distillery has Canadian connections in Mississauga and Oakville. Go figure. He tells us about his whisky with pride and we savour our samples in the quaint tasting room/shop.

Back on Islay we head to the Bowmore Hotel where we have lunch.

During lunch I talked to my dad. He seemed interested in the lunch menu but I could only show him our mostly devoured plates. I shared the steak pie with Rudy and it was delicious.

After lunch we head back to the hotel for a relaxing afternoon and evening.

Tomorrow is our final day in Islay. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿