Filling in some gaps in Spain, a Greenland cruise and I'm getting a tattoo!

[Cossie]

Sorry if you have seen this programme, however we just watched episode 3 of Martin Clunes series on the Islands of the Atlantic.

Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Atlantic

Martin Clunes explores the diverse islands of the Atlantic, from the jungles of the 'African Galapagos', via Madeira, the Azores and the Faroes, to the frozen heart of Greenland.

iview.abc.net.au

First bit is on the Faroe islands and then Greenland. May be of some interest.

I'll put this over on the other thread as well.

If you happen to find any number/license plates, think of me..... Greenland plates are highly sought after.....

 

[RooFlyer]

Excellent, thanks @Cossie .

If we don’t get to see this, there shall be trouble. Amazing sight on about three levels.

 

[MARTINE]

Excellent, thanks @Cossie .

If we don’t get to see this, there shall be trouble. Amazing sight on about three levels.

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That is a good ‘please explain’ geologically speaking Roo.

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

All I want to see is rooflyers tatoo.

 

[RooFlyer]

That is a good ‘please explain’ geologically speaking Roo.

Well, its obvious that it is columnar jointed basalt - right? Very interesting. And there is a nice fault going through the LH leg - nifty. And the shape - looks like its folded but I don't think it is. Just phoar!

All I want to see is rooflyers tatoo.

What would drron think?

 

[jastel]

I am more amazed you got a ticket to the Tattoo at short notice than that you didnt get a ticket on the Hogwarts Express at 3 months out....

If you drive from Fort William to Mallaig via Glennfinnian the road and train track are beside each other a lot of the time anyway. Years ago there was a free carpark under the viaduct to watch the train, probably 20 pounds to park there now.

 

[Pushka]

All I want to see is rooflyers tatoo.

He's on blood thinners. It will be nasty.

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

He's on blood thinners. It will be nasty.

So am I. .....

 

[VPS]

I am more amazed you got a ticket to the Tattoo at short notice than that you didnt get a ticket on the Hogwarts Express at 3 months out....

If you drive from Fort William to Mallaig via Glennfinnian the road and train track are beside each other a lot of the time anyway. Years ago there was a free carpark under the viaduct to watch the train, probably 20 pounds to park there now.

The last time I was there and tried to get near the viaduct I had to park over 2 km away and gave up. It was so crowded.

 

[jastel]

Doesnt surprise me...too many tourists everywhere now.

Other interesting things on the road around Glascow are The Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel.

 

[RooFlyer]

I'm staying at the Stage House B&B, Home - Stage House Glenfinnan

... so at least no parking problems; abt 2km walk.. Viewing opportunities in the afternoon and morning, but yes, I understand I'll have to be there early.

 

[Pushka]

So am I. .....

I reckon we all are on them but we aren't the ones getting tattooed here.

 

[VPS]

In 1982 I caught the train from Fort William to Mallaig and it was autumn and was one of my most memorable experiences and the scenery was just beautiful.

In 2017 I drove the route and had intended to to stop at the Glenfinnan viaduct but the traffic and the queue were enormous and I knew that I was not going to make it before the train arrived. I drove a bit further and pulled into a parking bay to decide which way to go and lo and behold I could see the train. I also got some more photos when I got to Mallaig

@RooFlyer There are regular trains between Fort William and Mallaig so you could probably just do a return trip if you want but I would also keep an eye on cancellations for the Jacobite train

Good luck

 

[RooFlyer]

@RooFlyer There are regular trains between Fort William and Mallaig so you could probably just do a return trip if you want but I would also keep an eye on cancellations for the Jacobite train

Thanks - but nah, def not doing the ordinary train and plans now wouldn't accommodate the Jacobite. Will have my car to go exploring.

 

[Scarlett]

Check the tide times carefully before you go across to Holy Island @RooFlyer

Very close by is Bamburgh Castle; well worth a walk around the base to see the sheer scale of it. And you have the bonus of seeing the cricket ground beside the castle where I played a season with Bamburgh Castle CC (Sunday friendly league). For a more classical ruined castle, head about 25 minutes south to Dunstanburgh Castle. If it’s a nice day, park at Dunstanburgh golf club and walk up to the castle from there. The views will grow on you as you approach!

 

[RooFlyer]

Check the tide times carefully before you go across to Holy Island @RooFlyer

Yep; safe crossing 11:25 - 19:05.

For a more classical ruined castle, head about 25 minutes south to Dunstanburgh Castle.

Thanks - will check it out if time allows. Want to visit Bamburgh Castle - relevant to the guy I'm researching. This is what it was like last time:



Holy Island was a miss too - even in a car!