Our walk today took us around the main parts of Fair Isle. From the Airport, to the Surgery Cabin, to the Grocery Shop, just to name a few. Its all here for the approximately 50 plus inhabitants living on this most geographically remote inhabited island in the UK.
The scenery is mind blowing, locals very friendly, Puffins very trusting and sheep…, no comment.
We are grateful the weather allows us to stay a bit longer!
Fair winds…
The approach into the Fair Isle Marina was breathtaking, not only from the scenery point of view. It was also Spring Tide on the day and we arrived at SE currents setting 4kn on the nose few miles in front of the entrance. We are very excited to explore this island.
Fair winds…
It was Feeder Bus #7, which finally took us after only 30min bus ride into the small village of Bigton, where today’s hike started. The 500m tombolo is the largest in UK and connects St. Ninian’s Island to main Shetland.
There is a small Community Shop, which invites for coffee & crackers before taking the bus back into town.
A short, intensive and very rewarding walk.
Fair winds…
We saw many different kind of birds today during our walk at the Sumburgh Lighthouse but there is one clear favorite, the Puffin. At one stage we could get very close to this impressive species, a wonderful creature.
Fair winds…
I took the 7min ferry ride over to Bressay today to explore this neighboring island a bit further by bike.
It is evident from the photos, that the overcast sky protected us pretty effective against skin cancer and the perceived temperature turned out to be around plus (!) 6°C, considering wind chill. Nevertheless I enjoyed the windy ride through some remote landscape in a good two-layer cycling dress keeping me warm and playing good Scottish Runrig music via the headphones. 👍
Fair winds…
City and land got flooded today from four Cruise Ships, 722m in total length!
We were kept quite well informed throughout the day by their PA System announcing the forecasted storm passing through tonight and the latest info on feasts & functions.
The sheep on adjacent Bressay Island took it easy.
Fair winds…
It‘s the North Sea Cycling Route EV12, which I touched today under marvelous local weather conditions. Shetland contributes not only 336km to the overall length of 5942km, the cycling route also ends here in the north of the archipelago.
After a long time I had to turn the lever towards left side riding but it was all safe thanks to the little traffic and a very respectful approach of the cars and lorries towards us unprotected bikers.
Great ride through great landscape!
Fair winds…
After 180nm we arrived quite exhausted and tired in Lerwick, Shetland‘s main town. The Lady did ride the impressive waves up and down like a feather being caught by some gentle air breeze without getting smashed. Very pleasant sail overall but too short to get the body into full cruising mode.
First thing in the morning will be completion of the formalities.
Fair winds…
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