The captain of the boat had suggested that, after visiting the cave, we should walk to the other end of the island and sit down on the grass on the headland. This took about 15 minutes but it was a pleasant walk. After sitting down for 5 minutes Puffins started to arrive only a few yards from us. They were quite happy to sit with us and, we were told, we supplied them with protection from the sea gulls. They normally stay at sea until it gets dark because the gulls would otherwise attach them. However, they have learnt that the gulls will not attack them if there are humans near by. It was a truly magical experience to be able to sit on the grass with the Puffins arriving and departing so close by.
After collecting us, the boatman returned us to the mainland and we finished the best day so far by driving around the rest of the island of Mull.
After collecting us, the boatman returned us to the mainland and we finished the best day so far by driving around the rest of the island of Mull.