Buses are a very useful means of transport around island like Mull. We chose to visit Torosay Gardens at the southeast corner of Mull. The journey took us along the coast overlooking the sound that we had travelled along yesterday. The view was breath taking and we could see the yachts sailing up towards Tobermory.
The gardens were slightly disappointing because they were neglected. They probably get insufficient visitors to justify the high cost of upkeep. We stopped for tea in their coffee shop and were waited on by an excellent Polish waitress. She was obviously a long way from home and I find it strange that local people are not more willing to do these jobs in an area that can’t have a surplus of jobs.
We were able to sit outside and before we had finished our tea and carrot cake, we noticed that we were getting attention from the local finch population. These birds were so tame that they would sit at your feet for crumbs and even raided your plate if you sat still for a while.
The gardens were slightly disappointing because they were neglected. They probably get insufficient visitors to justify the high cost of upkeep. We stopped for tea in their coffee shop and were waited on by an excellent Polish waitress. She was obviously a long way from home and I find it strange that local people are not more willing to do these jobs in an area that can’t have a surplus of jobs.
We were able to sit outside and before we had finished our tea and carrot cake, we noticed that we were getting attention from the local finch population. These birds were so tame that they would sit at your feet for crumbs and even raided your plate if you sat still for a while.