An expat Brit in South Australia
There are places that just stand out as destinations for tourism and recreation. Take Margaret River in Western Australia for example, or Byron Bay in New South Wales, and Apollo Bay in Victoria. Much less renowned, so much so that after living in South Australia for more than a decade, I’d never properly visited Willunga
… and a few seascapes Low lying, mainly flat, 90% peat bog- known for its smoky single malt whiskies- the Scottish Hebridean island of Islay still manages its share of beauty, magically floating on a golden sea in the western light. We were there for a three day trip staying in a B and B
For many, a trip to the Scottish island of Islay (pronounced aye-lah) is like a pilgrimage- to the source of the water of life (uxisge beatha in Gaelic)- whisky. All the great names are here: Lagavulin, Ardbeg, Laphroaig, Bruichladdich, Bowmore, Caol Ila and more, simple names of tiny villages that command global attention. Almost without
Dr D in Oz 