Blog # 6 - Shetland
We Were A Little Lazy - Breakfast In Our Room
Active Port - Lots Of Hustle And Bustle
Tying Up Our Ship Is Hard Work
There Are "Hints" Of Bad Weather Coming Our Way
Similar To Other Areas On This Trip: Plenty Of Cattle...
...And Sheep
The Main Island Actually Has An Airport. However, Flights May Be Once A Day, Every Other Day Or Once A week
Unlike Most Airports, The Main Highway Crosses The Runway
Most Of The Countryside Is Dotted With Old Stone-built Homes
We Are Traveling On A Typical Secondary Road
Seals Used To Stay On The Beach Below. Killer (Orca) Whales Have Come Into The Area And Are Decimating The Seal Population
When In Shetland...Pet A Shetland Pony
This Area Is Called, "Jarlshof!"
It was The Home Of Early Man And The Vikings
Stone And Rocks Were Used As The Main Building Materials
Although The Area Is Stark, There Is " Rustic Beauty" In The Countryside
Lichen Covers Most Rock Material
Interesting Device Used To Tighten Fencing Wire And A Unique Looking Bird
"Weaving" Device To Spin Yarn
Typical Town Homes
This Street Could Be Used For A Movie Set
There Are So Many Interesting Ships In These Harbors
Chilly, But Still A Good Day
