Rounding Ardlamont Point, we left Loch Fyne and came to the sheltered waters of the
Kyles of Bute.
Unlike the rugged west coast of the Cowal peninsula, the countryside was much gentler, fertile farms and woodlands came right down to the shore.
We arrived at the settlement of Kames and a large sign caught our attention...
...so we decided to land and investigate further.
On the way up to the entrance to the
Kames Hotel we passed this little rowing boat that had clearly seen better days...
...indeed these days were clearly illustrated in this mural on the hotel wall. By the looks of things, the fishing was better then too!
We entered the public bar and were warmly welcomed despite our sea kayaking attire. The Guinness was excellent and most welcome.
As a warning to those seafarers who might be tempted to indulge in one pint too many, these two photos on the bar wall...
...caught my eye, a splendid subliminal warning!
Anyway, the
Kames Hotel proved to be a truly excellent sea kayaking pub, conveniently situated and well worth coming to!
