The Trip Home - Part 3

Tuesday morning was the best of the batch, not just sunny, the wind had all but vanished so it was actively warm. The shops did have a reason for selling t-shirts after all.


Another leisurely breakfast, then it was time to check-out of the B&B and check-in to the ferry. As the ferry hadn't actually arrived yet we left the car in the queue, and went for a last quick wander around Stromness.

Spent about half the trip out on the sun deck, basking a little and taking photos of the Old Man of Hoy - another sea stack. Ate a last helping of Orkney ice-cream from the shop, and then we were arriving in Scrabster already.
We seemed to encounter every slow car, truck and tractor in Scotland on the way back, but despite this managed to make reasonable time home. The weather gradually deteriorated as we moved south, from gloriously sunny Highlands to a grey, wet Glasgow - which still seemed pretty warm compared to Orkney.
No stops this time except to change drivers, I had to be back in time to coach the Beginners Course. At least the arrival of the clouds reduced temptation to stop for photos.

And that was our trip. Back home in just enough time to grab a bite to eat before dashing off to fencing. Babbled at the beginners for a couple of hours while we played with the electrics until there was only one working foil left.

If you haven't already noticed, lots more photos in the Scrapbook.

Ouch

I think I've lost a filling in one of my back teeth. 'twas the muesli that did it.

I have a dentist appoint in a couple of weeks, but I guess I'd better give them a call tomorrow and see if they can fit me in sooner.