Tue Jul 16, 2019 @ 08:58

The stark barrenness of boulders, sheep and rocky beaches on Murder Island stirred (again) my desire to explore the Orkney's in Scotland - those northern islands of my maternal ancestry. @hammerhead - let's make it a plan! (P.S. Research with a close Scottish friend who's just returned from the Orkneys informs me these islands do have sheep but are very green and quite lush with trees - my desire to explore remains!)

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hammerhead+

This will be a great trip looking forward to a wonderful trip

posted Tue Jul 23, 2019 @ 08:55

karentogo+

To Scotland and the Orkney's! To hike, explore and maybe some paddling too. @reneetougas and @toesalad - so welcome to join us!

posted Tue Jul 23, 2019 @ 09:23

reneetougas+

It's on the list of the many things we want to do :)

posted Tue Jul 23, 2019 @ 09:26

toesalad+

Ah yes, backpacking the Scottish highlands is on my wish list.

posted Tue Jul 23, 2019 @ 09:45

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