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Hoy High light and Graemsay |
Last week I had to make a quick visit to Stromness for a routine blood test at the local Health Centre. I got the first boat in the morning (08.10) and returned on the 10am sailing so I wasn't there long! Not even chance for a takeaway coffee from my favourite cafe (Julia's). All covid protections are in place in Orkney and I felt quite safe, both sailing on the ferry, and at the health centre. The main problem was ice everywhere! I was afraid of doing a Bambi impression! I have fragile bones so falling is not recommended. Never fear I did the penguin shuffle around the town. Had the chance of a quick socially distanced chat with a friend I hadn't seen since October and then came home. So here are a few photos of the sail to Stromness on a beautiful cold and frosty morning.....
PS - first time I've seen a proper sunrise all winter - well I am retired!! After 60 years of getting up for school, university and work on dark mornings I am revelling in the fact I don't HAVE to do that now. Whooo hooo. Retirement going well then......
Looking down Clestrain Sound to the island of Flotta (in the middle) Orkney Mainland on the left.