A flooded garden

Stromness

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June 7th 2017
07 June 2017 The rain was still pouring down when we awoke and water surrounded the house. We were very pleased we did not have to withstand this storm sitting in the van. Orkney had had 40mm of rain in 24 hours, the most for 35 years. Fortunately, it cleared up in the early afternoon and with Everard and Eileen we went for a pleasant walk along the coast and into the port of Stromnes ... read more

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