Language

I have been doing some serious island hopping over the weekend. Iona last night and Mull tonight. The house-pets here comprise two golden retrievers, o­ne of whom looks remarkably like my own dog, and two ginger tom-cats, both of whom resemble my own cat. Surreal. Especially as o­ne dog speaks English and the other Gaelic. But they both like to be spoken to in a soppy, loving voice. Just like people.