approaching Hoy in the rain

Dai's slow LeJog

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July 17th 2010
Stromness to Hoy day trip There is only one ferry each way to north Hoy so I was on it in plenty of time in the morning. A nice half hour trip with good views of Tysties, Bonxies, Eider duck and Guillemots as well as Kittiwakes and other gulls. After a dry trip over arrived to a heavy squall!! . Heading up the hill I arrived at the road end to the path through the hill ... read more

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