The view from my "office"

[Port Power]

Shetland: Mainland. The stained glass windows are in the Council office building and date from mid 1700s. There are many panels depicting the history of Shetland. We ended the walking tour at the very interesting museum.

 

[Port Power]

Fair Isle. We landed by zodiac and walked the cliffs. Puffins were just beginning to line their burrows, but Fulmars were nesting. We saw many more Puffins out on the water.

We then walked an hour up to the community centre where morning tea was laid on by the local ladies. Well, not all the way, as a few cars were driving some of use back and forth. I walked back, though. A great time for viewing nests and watching lamb gambol.

 

[henleybeach]

My office for the next 7 nights on board Marella cruises
Departing Dubrovnik

 

[ellen10]

Cotswolds UK

 

[prozac]

I’ll look that up when back home. Fortunately none of our group was murdered there, or on that very dangerous Shetland!

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Watching a (probably old) episode of Shetland tonight and this exact blue boat & yard appeared for maybe 5 seconds of air-time.

 

[Port Power]

Watching a (probably old) episode of Shetland tonight and this exact blue boat & yard appeared for maybe 5 seconds of air-time.

The photo is, indeed, “Jimmy Perez’s” house. The exterior was used. Jimmy and others would sit on the wall or stand around the door, but they never went inside.

 

[Bundy Bear]

A bit of fog in Brisbane, heard a few missed approaches into Brisbane airport


Looking west to Brisbane from Creek Road

 

[Ade]

Almost Heaven

 

[tgh]

Only one puffin !! You have bin robbed..
I will see ya and raise ya….

 

[Cossie]

The photo is, indeed, “Jimmy Perez’s” house. The exterior was used. Jimmy and others would sit on the wall or stand around the door, but they never went inside.

Can you tell us if you are on an organised tour. It a part of the world that appeals, but I can't seem to find a company that goes to the Orkneys, Shetlands, Faroe islands. Thanks.

 

[Cossie]

Rally Portugal fans, some camp for days to get a good spot!

 

[Cossie]

A few more. The first run through Fafe was in the fog, these guys are braver than me! Plus local Canberra boy Lewis Bates.

 

[Port Power]

Only one puffin !! You have bin robbed..
I will see ya and raise ya….

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It was a tad too early, so they weren’t in their nests. in the picture with the long waterfall falling into the sea, there is a patch of grass to the left. That was covered with Puffins in burrows, but too far for my iPhone. Photographers with proper big camera did very well. several Expedition crew are published, including Kev Morgans who only photographs puffins. He camped for three months at a t8me on Fair Isle. Another passenger was Norbert Rosen, a well known German nature photographe.

 

[Port Power]

Can you tell us if you are on an organised tour. It a part of the world that appeals, but I can't seem to find a company that goes to the Orkneys, Shetlands, Faroe islands. Thanks.

I went with Poseidon Expeditions, who have been operating for 25 years. They do this 11 day itinerary each year as a round trip from Edinburgh before heading to the Arctic. There were only 84 passengers of various nationalities. It really was a great way to see all all those places you mention. Some landings by zodiac, others at a dock then bus to the sites. Lots of good walks, and excellent local guides. The tour leader only does the two expedition. He is a university professor by day. It was wonderful! Most days we went out at 9:09am, with only one 8am and one 8:30am departure. So civilised!

I booked through my TA in Bicton. Poseidon does have a website. The cabins are all spacious, even the main deck.

I will probably book their 2026 British Isles expedition (immediately before the Wild Islands).

 

[RB]

First wet day for a couple of weeks- some Port Macquarie locals are not happy

 

[drron]

First wet day for a couple of weeks- some Port Macquarie locals are not happy

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Great photos.

 

[Flyfrequently]

Movenpick Melbourne on Spencer, last time I let Mr Flyfrequently check in!

 

[MARTINE]

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Looks like East Berlin 1984

 

[love_the_life]

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A bit like Pullman on Swanson - similar view though must admit there was a mural on the wall opposite.

 

[Muppet501st]

Virginia office, then onto the largest Buc-ees ( for now ) gas stop.