We are moored next to a small wood, so the boat has been covered in plant debris and different types of wildlife.
It is probably the worst place for midges and last night we were surrounded.
As I was folding away the bike outside, I could feel small bites being delivered all over my skin; it really was very unpleasant.
The secret is to keep the hatches all closed, getting in and out of the boat as quickly as possible. Not great though when it is so hot.
You can't avoid getting them in the boat, so before bed time we tried kill as many as possible. Turn a single light on and wait. It's an impossible task to get them all though - they just keep coming. We dispatched as many as we could until getting bored, then into bed and sheets over your head!
They are still around this morning - it is definitely time to move on.
Mark is walking a little strangely today after his 7 mile bike ride last night - the furthest he has cycled for about 20 years!
Off Distillery hunting today to Jura and Islay. I will post the next Blog when I can, not sure about phone reception over there.
Sounds like Round Britain via all the single malt distilleries to me.
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