The Cowal Peninsula

We decided to have 2 nights away, and headed down to Donoon on the Cowal Peninsula. It's not that far away. A 45 minute drive to the Ferry terminal, 20 minute crossing, then a short drive into Dunoon.

I had booked the Best western Argyle Hotel, but we got a phone call saying there were electrical problems and we had been moved to the Esplanade Hotel. Same room, superior with sea view.

Sadly the room we were given was small, cold with no view at all. I complained. We were moved to a top floor room, bigger, just as cold, with a partial sea view.

All the radiators in the hotel were at a low heat. We thought we would give it till after dinner. But...........dinner was not in the Esplanade Hotel, but at the Argyle.....uhuh...one with the electrical problems. The hotel taxied us there for the meal, and back once we had eaten. Right.

Back at the Esplanade...still with me?...the room was just as cold. I requested, and was immediately supplied with an electric heater. Which we kept for the duration.

The hotel was very good at dealing with the problems which arose, but I doubt I will be back at either hotel in the future.

The weather over the weekend was bright , sunny and cool. I got some nice photos which will appear here.

I am still out teaching, since October now, but a supply teacher has been found, and I will finish up in 2 weeks. I have had a full time class for 6 weeks or so, and I will do the upcoming parents' night. I have also had a monitoring lesson.

Who would have thought......