ELLIOT KEEN

To paraphrase a great playwright, "2b, or not 2b? That is the question." And the answer? Not 2b, it seems.

Follow the written narrative of a week-long excursion to the Isle of Mull in August 2021. Part Six: Days 8 & 9.

Follow the written narrative of a week-long excursion to the Isle of Mull in August 2021. Part Five: Day 7.

Follow the written narrative of a week-long excursion to the Isle of Mull in August 2021. Part Four: Day 6.

Follow the written narrative of a week-long excursion to the Isle of Mull in August 2021. Part Three: Days 4 & 5.

Follow the written narrative of a week-long excursion to the Isle of Mull in August 2021. Part Two: Days 2 & 3.

Follow the written narrative of a week-long excursion to the Isle of Mull in August 2021. Part One: Days 0 & 1.

At this point, it's a knee-jerk reaction. Masks on, sanitiser applied. You already know the drill; phone out, scan the... QR code?

There are two railway stations called Hope - one in Wales, and one in the Peak District. In July, I decided to visit both in one day .