Thursday, November 19, 2009

Andrea, Robyn, and Stephanie's Orkney Adventure

I am very behind in my posts. I am going back to where I left off, to cover the first half of the fantastic trip Andrea, Robyn, and I took to Orkney! I've made a slide show with captions. Hopefully Andrea and Robyn will post some comments to add to what I've said!
Andrea and Robyn

Some favorite moments:
*Driving the single track roads! I had the best time driving!
*Getting SOAKED walking to Varrich Castle in Tongue
*I loved the Brough of Birsay, definitely a favorite spot
*Accordion and Fiddle Club at the Albert Hotel
*Dinner at Foveran was AMAZING (lemon curd and honey comb sorbet...yum!)
*Good wine at Foveran: 2008 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Alan McCorkindale, New Zealand
*the sad dying snail (that wasn't really a snail, but a pepper)
*Shopping and Tea in Dornoch
*Jacket Potatoes and Clootie Dumplings in the Speyside Heather Center

THE SECOND HALF OF THE TRIP WILL POST SOON,
featuring THE BRAEMAR GATHERING and EDINBURGH!
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  1. AnonymousNovember 25, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    I WAS very upset about the snail ... and I don't know the last time I laughed SO hard about anything! Needless to say, I was glad it wasn't a snail!
    The spotted sheepies are called Joeys, for those who want to know about that sort of thing.
    The print I bought is of a batiked landscape (of the picture Steph posted) - very cool.
    And I would just add that evryone should check out Orkney sometime - it's amazing. And definitely hit the Foveran restaurant - not cheap, but oohhhh so good!!! And I am always a big fan of local produce and proteins!
    Andrea

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