Westray, Tuesday 3rd June
A very windy night on the Kirkwall campsite but a bit better in the morning with sunshine for a while but it soon produced a heavy burst of rain before settling down to a steady gale with scattered showers.
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| St Magnus Cathedral Kirkwall |
There was a ferry to Westray at 07.00 but I was in no hurry so decided not to get up at silly o'clock and opted for the 13.00 boat.
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| On the way, note the angle of the ferry due to the wind making it heel |
The wind was now a steady 40 mph from the south west but the sea was relatively calm as it is sheltered by the islands.
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| Green at Pierowall |
I had thought about walking up the island to Pierowall but didn't fancy the long, straight, exposed road so I got on the waiting bus.
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| Whale bones at the heritage centre |
My original plan was to go to Papa Westray but the ferry was cancelled for both today and tomorrow due to the weather so I settled into the good hostel at Pierowall where I got a room to myself with facilities almost as good as any hotel for less than half the price.
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| Pierowall pier |
A walk around Pierowall and a visit to the heritage centre convinced me to stay here tomorrow as well, there are some interesting things to see and some good walks if the weather isn't too bad.
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| Hotel dining room |
A nice old-fashioned hotel for dinner and there was a concert at the venue adjoining the hostel in the evening.
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| A good night |
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