There's windy and There's Harris windy

Planned to have a lazy start to the day but ...... bright blue skies and sun meant awake by 0700 and a long lazy breakfast then couldn't resist the lure of the beaches.
Headed out to Luskentyre where the sand stretches forever and around the headland. Drove to a small, neat carpark and ventured onto the beach. As we turned the corner, felt the full force of the wind and got sandblasted for our troubles. Made it to the waters edge where we took some great, if a bit wobbly, photos by sinking the tripod (thanks Jacqueline) into the sand.  
Decided you could have too much of a Harris wind and drove back to Scarista beach (there is a plot of land for sale close to here) where access was easier but the wind followed us. Down to the water again and more photos; failed to really notice the huge black clouds bearing down on us so in addition to the sand that had found its way everywhere and into everything we got very wet very quickly. Coffee and cookies in the car soon put us right and we were off to yet another lookout where we parked up and watched the waves breaking with a vengance over rocky outcrops. The photos will give you some idea but you really had to be there. 
It being a Sunday, there's not much going on locally except for attendance at the numerous churches in Sunday suits and finery (the locals that is, not us) It does mean the roads are even quieter if that's possible. I have just noticed the ferry from North Uist arriving so the ferries do sail on a Sunday.

Scarista beach; very long with white sands.

 

Taransay in the distance; storm heading our way.

Finally retreated back to Blacksheep House where we unloaded half of the beach and a fair amount of peat from my feet. 
Now watching the storm clouds interspersed with sunny weather and some heavy rain showers in the distance. Gary has put together a stunning playlist especially for the holiday; currently listening to Kaylee by Marillion - remember them?   Next track is Echo Beach, how appropriate! Planning to walk to the end of the track later, especially if it looks like being a decent sunset. You may get to see that as part of tomorrow's upload.  
Have messaged a few people to say that we have absolutely no mobile signal on this part of Harris; however we are able to pick up and reply to emails thanks to good wifi in the house.
Now, what bottle of wine shall we open for tonight???
Signing off now.