Hi All,
We needed an early departure at 5:30 to catch the Orkney ferry at the tip of northern mainland Scotland. The ferry was very nice but the fog and rain prevented any sightseeing.
Orkney has many pre-historic sites and we saw three today.
The Standing Stones of Stennes was a circle of stone monoliths similar to Stonehenge but older still.
Next stop was the Ring of Brodgar, two concentric stone rings with many more still standing.
Last stop was Skara Brae. This World Heritage site is a 5,000 year old village with seven dwelling units, all the same. Each has a central hearth, storage shelves on the back wall and sleeping places along the side walls.
Each unit was roofed with a conical frame covered in animal hides then sod for warmth.
The seven units were connected by covered walkways to move among units while staying warm.
Speaking of staying warm, we did not do that today. At all three places, we toured the sites in 45° weather with 25 mph wind and horizontal rain. We may revisit some tomorrow with the promise of better weather.
Love,
Sandy & Carl
Sandy & Carl
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