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Shetland Island

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August 21st 2015
Geo: 60.1327, -1.28875We didn't board the Kirkwall-Lerwick ferry until nearly midnight, and we drove off at 7:30am. The cabin was snug but many passengers spent the night on chairs and lounges so our beds were appreciated.We spent much of the day driving around the northern parts of Shetland. The weather was overcast and quite windy in the morning but it brightened up in the afternoon. ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more