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Leaving South from Lerwick is one big hill to get over, got in granny gear and pushed on up. The weather was not the greatest – it rained from getting out of Lerwick to arriving at Setterbrae in Spiggie. I was told about a nice place to visit called St Ninnian’s and so headed on … Continue reading
I left lastnight on the late ferry from Kirkwell to Lerwick. Whilst boarding I got chatting to a fello cyclist that was from Lerwick called Gordon. We actually cycled past each other on the Orkney mainland – he has a Dawes bike too – but looked lighter and not so chunky as mine – not … Continue reading
On North Ronaldsay there was also a woolen mill next to the lighthouse. It was really old and was worked by only one lady. Had a tour around and was very interesting. Did the whole process from shearing to sheep all the way through to making they yarn.
After the day up in North Ronaldsay I wished to spend more time on the Orknies as it was such a pretty day. The evening was made better by seeing a friend made in Stromness the previous evening. Francois was a canoeist from Paris – he had this fold away device canoe that was so … Continue reading
Just on the way back from the most Northern of Orkney Islands, North Ronaldsay. There are tonnes of bird watchers on the ferry with me – looking around, most have nodded off to sleep. It feels like I just stepped back in time on the cruise ship – everyone sleeping after their day out. The … Continue reading
The wind was cold and strong today so had a very chilled out day – pottered around Kirkwell and did a few bits and pieces. Witnessed a ‘blackening’ and enjoyed an Orkney Island parade – bag pipes, drums, and men in skirts. Got myself to hospital to get finger looked over – they’re not going … Continue reading
Leaving the mainland Just now im sat on the ferry crossing over to the Orkney Islands. It’s great to be back on water again – feels funny to be sailing on another vessel. The weather today is incredible – such a change since the past month of wind wind and wind…and abit of rain too. … Continue reading
Had a really beautiful day with fantastic weather. Camped lastnight in Thurso and was so nice to cycle without the weight of all the camping gear etc’. I flew. Along the way I was fortunate to meet some cheeky chaps from London who were just coming to end of their Lands End to John O’Groats … Continue reading
I left Tain by train today so I could make time to get up over to the Orkney/Shetlands and catch the flight to Norway. Felt very shameful that I was not cycling but equally felt so nice to cover those miles out of the saddle. Trains are fast, cycles are slow, alison on a cycle … Continue reading
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