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  • Good Bye Orkney

    Leaving Orkney and sailing next to the Old Man of Hoy.

    It was time to say bye to Orkney and to island life, for now, it was a hard goodbye but the views from sailing away from Stromness made it easier. I always wondered how it must feel to live on that little island in the bay of Stromness.

    Leaving Orkney and sailing next to the Old Man of Hoy.

    The Pelican of London was also ready to sail on.

    Leaving Orkney and sailing next to the Old Man of Hoy.

    Bye to my lovely little home with the best view and to lovely Stromness.

    Leaving Orkney and sailing next to the Old Man of Hoy.Leaving Orkney and sailing next to the Old Man of Hoy.

    Leaving Orkney and sailing next to the Old Man of Hoy.

    One last view back and then forwards to Hoy, without a cloud on that day!

    Leaving Orkney and sailing next to the Old Man of Hoy.

    There is also a view of the coastal walk from the day before.

    Leaving Orkney and sailing next to the Old Man of Hoy.Leaving Orkney and sailing next to the Old Man of Hoy.Leaving Orkney and sailing next to the Old Man of Hoy.

    The first glimpse of the Old Man of Hoy, as I wasn´t able to hike there, I was happy to see it at least from the ferry!

    Leaving Orkney and sailing next to the Old Man of Hoy.Leaving Orkney and sailing next to the Old Man of Hoy.Leaving Orkney and sailing next to the Old Man of Hoy.Leaving Orkney and sailing next to the Old Man of Hoy.

    Around that corner to the left would be Rackwick beach.

    A few hours later we arrived back on Mainland Scotland and I drove to Stoer to start my week in Assynt, another place with amazing views.

    Leaving Orkney and sailing next to the Old Man of Hoy.Leaving Orkney and sailing next to the Old Man of Hoy.

     

  • Stromness Coastal Walk

    Walking from Stromness along the coast towards the Ness battery.

    There is a lovely walk starting in Stromness and going along the coastline toward the Sound of Hoy and some remains of World War II.

    Walking from Stromness along the coast towards the Ness battery.

    Looking back towards Stromness and seeing all the houses nestled into the bay.

    Walking from Stromness along the coast towards the Ness battery.

    The Island of Hoy, the very first and probably the only time I saw it without a cloud hanging above it.

    Walking from Stromness along the coast towards the Ness battery.

    Along the walk, there are remains of batteries from World War II and also from earlier wars and also signs telling more about these times and the protection of Scapa Flow.

     

    Walking from Stromness along the coast towards the Ness battery.

    Walking from Stromness along the coast towards the Ness battery.Walking from Stromness along the coast towards the Ness battery.Walking from Stromness along the coast towards the Ness battery.

    Walking from Stromness along the coast towards the Ness battery.

    Ness Battery is surrounded by a golf club and is one of the best-preserved wartime sites.

    During WWII Scapa Flow was the base for the Royal Navy and more than 40000 military personnel were based here.

    Walking from Stromness along the coast towards the Ness battery.
    Ness Battery

    Walking from Stromness along the coast towards the Ness battery.Walking from Stromness along the coast towards the Ness battery.Walking from Stromness along the coast towards the Ness battery.Walking from Stromness along the coast towards the Ness battery.Walking from Stromness along the coast towards the Ness battery.

     

  • Stromness

    Stromness – my last stop in Orkney – is a very lovely town and my little cottage had the best views of the harbour and the boats going in and out.

    Taking a walk through Stromness, the lovely town in Orkney, Scotland.

    The ferry was a constant visitor, but there was also a very special boat coming in and staying for a few days, this beautiful ship filled with trainees if I´d only could remember the name, as she was on an interesting journey around the UK.

    Taking a walk through Stromness, the lovely town in Orkney, Scotland.

    My little home with a view:

    Taking a walk through Stromness, the lovely town in Orkney, Scotland.

    Stromness is a lovely place for a little stroll, there is so much to see and explore. It is shaped by the sea and formed around its harbour. From the Vikings to a whaling and herring fishing port up to today.

    Taking a walk through Stromness, the lovely town in Orkney, Scotland.

    Independent shops and restaurants, an amazing art museum and much more – Stromness is an amazing base for exploring Orkney.

    Taking a walk through Stromness, the lovely town in Orkney, Scotland.

    Taking a walk through Stromness, the lovely town in Orkney, Scotland.

    And such a colourful place!

    Taking a walk through Stromness, the lovely town in Orkney, Scotland.Taking a walk through Stromness, the lovely town in Orkney, Scotland.Taking a walk through Stromness, the lovely town in Orkney, Scotland.Taking a walk through Stromness, the lovely town in Orkney, Scotland.Taking a walk through Stromness, the lovely town in Orkney, Scotland.

    This house in the middle of town was for sale and I did look it up, would be an amazing home!

    Taking a walk through Stromness, the lovely town in Orkney, Scotland.Taking a walk through Stromness, the lovely town in Orkney, Scotland.Taking a walk through Stromness, the lovely town in Orkney, Scotland.Taking a walk through Stromness, the lovely town in Orkney, Scotland.