Another bright and sunny if rather cold day. The sun is low in the sky at this latitude (58 North), and by Christmas, it will not rise more than a hand's width above the southern horizon at midday. The winter weather is wreaking havoc across Scotland, although the Western Isles appear to be escaping most of it.
On Sunday afternoon, the body of a man (aged late 40s, early 50s) was discovered on the beach at Eoropie, north Lewis. He was dressed for walking, and had a large rucksack with him. Police were unable to identify him as of yesterday. The clifftops in this island are dangerous, and fatalities have occurred in the past as a result of people accidentally straying too close to the edge. The circumstances of this incident are not clear.
The cold and dark days seem dreary enough but hearing of a death like that makes it seem all the more gloomy. Hope you find a spot of cheer in your day. 'On Ya'-ma
ReplyDeleteawww such sad news Guido.. hope they can identify him and notify family
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How sad the news is of the backpacker Guido. God bless him!
ReplyDeleteWe had snow to rise to this morning but rain is melting it slowly this afternoon. Our hill is treacherous. When I look out the window at passing cars I hold my breath as they slip and slide past our car.
Mind your step and your 'wee lugs' if you go out today. Lol!
Jeanie xxx
it is snowing here....i hate this cold!
ReplyDeletei hope they can identify that man. XO
Sorry about that man who died. I wonder why he did not have any ID on him in his rucksack. Strange, huh?
ReplyDeleteI loved reading about the sun. I've never experienced that. When I was in Norway for the summer it never got dark. But, to see the sun so low in the sky for the day would be beautiful.
Have a good day.
Pam
Yes it has been clear and bright here too ,how awful for the man ,and his family ..love Jan xx
ReplyDeleteHow sad Guido for that poor man and his family. Hope you are staying warm in the winter weather. It's freezing on the east coast.
ReplyDeleteKate x
What an awful thing for the victim and his family & friends. I know you go walking about frequently, so please be extra careful. Thinking about you today~sending happy thoughts your way. Linda in Washington where the flowers are still blooming.
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