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Monday, 6 October 2008

Kirkwall, 6 October

Afternoon all from a very blustery Kirkwall, Orkney Islands. Just a summary of the last few days. On Saturday, we had a foretaste of winter, with a bitter north wind and heavy hail showers. I visited one local cemetery and photographed 125 wargraves. Afterwards, I bussed to the ferry which took me to the island of Hoy. A very friendly B&B put me up for the weekend, cooking all my food &c.

On Sunday, the weather was much more friendly, not as cold and not that much wind. Went to the Naval Cemetery at Lyness, 15 minutes' walk away, where I photographed 580 wargraves. Like you do. Took me 2 hours, so not too bad. Went for a wee bit of a walk afterwards in the afternoon sun.

Today, wind and clouds returned, making it feel cold.

I'll catch up with matters related to the transfer of AOL > Blogger from Thursday 9 October onwards.

8 comments:

  1. Sounded like a nice walk...happy your weather was better! Have a great week...take care!
    Joyce

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  2. You certainly have been busy Guido, pity about the weather but it has not been good either though not as bad as yours. Looking forward to your return. Nothing has been posted on Magic Smoke

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  3. OH i hate to hear of such cold weather for you!!

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  4. So pleased you enjoyed your walk,it has been cold here too ,though not as bad as up there Isuspect you are brave brr ..love Jan xx

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  5. I'm not crazy about cold weather but glad you are enjoying yourself, Guido.

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  6. Glad you had a great walk outside, although sorry it was so called for you. Make sure to bundle up :)

    Pooh Hugs,
    Linda

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  7. Vistited the Orkneys in the 80's beautiful islands and what a lovely pace of life and oh so quiet. Love Joan.

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