Sunburn

Does your van have heating? 

No.

Isn't it cold?

Yes.

That's not quite true. During the day I'm not cold as I've not been in fewer than 3 layers for the majority of the trip and at night, pyjamas, winter duvet, fleece blanket and in extremis - a fleece onesie are keeping me warm, but it has been chilly. 

I've been lucky in that I've had very little rain, but the wind has been relentless and it's getting a bit annoying now. A couple of days ago I woke up to snow which has settled by the coast near Stornoway which was a surprise. Tonight I'm back on the mainland near Ullapool being battered by the weather in the snow capped mountains with snow and 50mph winds forecast overnight with a wet and windy day tomorrow. My bargain £20 bike cover is surprisingly still covering my bikes, helped by the 2 ratchet straps to try and stop the wind catching it too much. It's a good job I don't like too much sun and hot weather.