We had previously visited Tobermory and Iona, but wanted to get a feel of the less developed parts of Mull. We decided on a 5-day stay in Bunnessan, near the south end of the island. In the background here is Ben More, the tallest on Mull.

More than an hour's drive from the ferry port at Craignure down windy one-lane roads, is Bunnessan and the Argyll Arms. This full-service hotel is popular with locals as well. The over-worked but helpful owners and staff go full-tilt.

The hotel looks out on a lovely bay and countryside, which was becoming bathed in autumn colors.

It was the wrong time of year and bad weather, but we had a great time birding with Brian (right) of Wild about Mull and Bert.

We got to see some back roads, were we met some locals out deer hunting.

Brian found some playful young otters for us. Photographed here though a spotting scope.

One morning we headed out the scenic route to Craignure, along Loch Scrdain.

Here the narrow, windy roads hugged the rugged cliffs. It looks wider here because we've pulled off in a passing spot.

The beaches are beautiful, but those rocks look like they'd be tough on bare feet.

Wouldn't you hate to have to give this as your home town? Bet it's lovely, though.

The last, and sunniest day, on Mull, we took the short walk-on ferry ride over to Iona, where we'll also take a ride to Staffa.

This Greater Black-backed Gull was in the water as we waited.

Here comes the ferry, and it's time to get on.