So, after a LONG day of travel (3.5 hours on the train, then 2 on a boat, then another 1 on a bus) I finally reached Kirkwall on the Ornkey Islands. I'm staying in a very institutional hostel and hope to move tomorrow to another island and a less prison like atmosphere.

Last night I met up with another BootsnAall member, David Kessler, otherwise known as everyman. We had a few drinks at The Bothy Bar. We had Black Isle Ale and I forget the whiskey. Good stuff. We yapped for a bit and then parted ways because my hostel has a curfew!! :(

Today I have rented (or hired as they say here) a bike and I am going to attempt to get to a few sites that way. The sky is gray now but it seems to clear up around mid-day. I will write more about this adventure later or tomorrow, as my last bike adventure ended up with a trip to the hospital in China. :)