With only one day in Kirkcowan, Scotland, we asked our hosts the best places to visit. They named a few farms, ice cream shops, and the Isle of Whithorn. After talking to them, we knew the Isle was the place to go. The hike was about 5 1/2 miles, but we only did about half. The sun was out, but it was just a bit chilly. The beginning of the path looks like you are entering someone's backyard, but as you continue further, you see the signs. As we went past the turnstile, we were shocked to see a pasture of cows... but we got by them with no problem and followed the path along. We got to a spot along the water, so Sean taught Miles to skim rock, and Ella and I searched for seashells. After a few minutes, Miles slides right into the water. (first time of many that he falls into the water after not listening). With one wet foot, we trek down the path. After about an hour, we decided to head back. This time, the cows chase us as we come to the cow pastures. A little freaked, we hold our ground and yell Stay! which they do, but as soon as we turn our backs, they are running again. After a harrowing few minutes, we make it to the next turnstile and are safe from the crazed cows!
