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The geology classes have started again and as part of these we have regular field trips. Geology is very much a "hands on " science and there is nothing like getting out and about looking at stuff. Saturdays trip was a lightweight one to begin with - simply looking at typical North Mull basalt scenery near Calgary and Treshnish. Has to be said, there isnt a huge variety of rocks to see compared to SW Mull, but what there is, is good. And easy to see.

For some odd reason, I didnt actually take any pics at Calgary - actually the weather was rather grey - mind you it WAS dry, unlike the day before. Anyway, heres a couple of pics taken on another occasion (earlier this year):



And here is the famous dyke near the old pier which has been used as part of the building there!



After looking at the rocks there we headed over to Treshnish. I have always like this part of Mull - the sea views are stunning, esp out to the Treshnish Isles. There is a very distinct raised beach here - it is like a level platform all the way round the coast:



This rock formation is definitely Sphynx like:



Great views out to the Treshnish Isles:



Nothing to beat a good old Sea Stack:



And the red boles round here are very obvious - like red lines painted on the rocks in places -real textbook stuff:




So that was that - other trips are planned to Ulva, Carsaig, Iona, Ardtun and who knows where else.

See you soon!

JW (MM)