Day 9 - rackwick to stromness

Cold last night so we spent much of it an the bothy fire with hip flasks chatting to a hero kiwi. Not to much cycling today as north hoy had to be explored. Another lovely warm morning with views back onto the scottish mainland. The others went off to the old man and i climbed ward hill. The highest in orkney. Ive been thinking about it since i first came here 10 years ago. Lower slopes were a heathery nightmare but once i gained the ridge it was great. Weird finding a fulmar colony on a hill! Rain came on as i headed down but it was clear while i was at the top and the 360 view was awesome. I even say some mountain hares. The others saw some climbers on the old man and one fell off onto his rope. Back in stromness now and had some great fash and chaps. In the whisky heritage bar now and waiting for some shetland sessions. 8 miles only on the bike