That Was The Week That Was. Remember
that programme from half a century ago? Of course you don't. Well not if you're younger than I am. I wrote that start to this post this morning whilst it was fresh in my mind knowing that I had a day when I wouldn't be able to finish it until this evening. Coincidentally it's been in the news today.
Those of you who followed my
A Hebridean in New Zealand blog will know that
Pauline and I went on safari in New Zealand's Northland each year. Well last week Pauline visited Scotland and we went on a Highlands and Islands safari.
There will be more detailed posts on both our blogs (bearing in mind that Pauline's away for ages yet) but just to prove that Pauline woz 'ere here are a few photos.
The most amazing thing, though, was that it didn't rain on us during the day all week. Pauline has a reputation for bringing good weather and she certainly came up trumps last week.
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Day 1: Straight off the plane from Dublin and a visit to Fort George near Inverness |
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Day 1: The Ledgowan Arms in Achasheen for the first night |
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Day 2: The road to Applecross on the West Coast |
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Day 2: Pauline and the Nighthawk on the way over the 'top' to Applecross |
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Day 2: On 'the top' looking over to the Cuillins on the Isle of Skye. |
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Day 3: The Broch at Dun Carloway, Isle of Lewis |
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Day 3: The Standing Stones at Callanish, Isle of Lewis |
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Day 3: St Moluag's Church, Ness, Isle of Lewis |
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Day 4: St Clement's Church, Rodel, Isle of Harris |
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Day 5: Uig, Isle of Lewis |
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Day 5: Uig Sands, Isle of Lewis. As good as New Zealand (but slightly colder!). |
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Day 6: The ferry, a journey through the Highlands and a night in a superb hotel. |
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Day 7: Surveying the scene at Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness |
Well that was the week, that was. And a most enjoyable safari it was too. Enjoy the rest of your holiday Pauline.