The rustle of the wind was deafening this morning as we walked out to load our bikes.  We were comforted to quickly realize it was the stream that had grown with the continuous showers last night, though the wind was swaying the treetops.  There is a peaceful allurement to the freshly watered fields in the morning, especially viewed in our current dry conditions.  We had been warned of the very steep climb   at about five miles, so we were feeling rather strong at seven miles when we descended to a pretty cove.  A turn in the road revealed the we had yet to begin to climb;the mountain was just ahead.  It was a spectacularly marvelous and equally tenacious three mile climb with a slight push over the top from the wind.A great vantage point of the cove below.The climb was matched by an awesome 3 mile flydown and a quick up to the Kilmartin Castle and cafe.  It was not as if we needed any sweets after just a three mile climband only completing 14 miles, but we had some anyway.  A quick downhill from the small village and then miles of blissfully flat road along Loch Fyne Inlet.As threatening as the sky was, we only experienced a sprinkle or two.  Entranced by each little cove,the remarkable low tides and ecstatic with the flat road.  Once again enjoying ourselves and taking frivolous photos.One more little climb before dropping into the historic seaside town of Tarbert. The town borders Scotland’s oldest natural harbor and climbs from there, topped by 13th century Tarbert Castle (built by Robert the Bruce) on one hill and the Tarbert Church of Scotland on the other end of town.This close to the ocean, requires seafood for dinner; Seafood Pie and Penne with Prawns.Perfect to replenish and prepare for our ride tomorrow.