Loch Linnhe

I'd forgotten how nice a simple, short kayak trip can be.

Five of us went out yesterday. In itself, that's unusual for us, as Liz and I almost always paddle together with no one else.

Two were relative beginners, but there was little wind and we picked a lovely section of Loch Linnhe. With four different types of kayak to choose from, it gave them a chance to see that suited them.

The P&H Cetus proved particularly popular. With three people facing long car trips we were off the water by 2:30 having covered very little distance. but that wasn't the point.

We'd seen a familiar coast through fresh eyes and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.