Tonight we will slumber between a fresh water Loch and a sea Loch with the standing stones of the Ring of Brodgar to keep us company.
We heard the flight call of the common snipe as we walked towards the stones , a strange call especially if you haven’t heard it before . Will try and post a link . Soup is bubbling on the stove and shortly we will return to the stone circle and raise a toast to all those who have gone before .
The main photo is of the Old Man of Hoy . We may make closer acquaintance as we plan a trip over to Hoy .


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