The Shetland Islands. ‘Discover a unique blend of Scandinavian and Scottish culture in this stunning archipelago of more than 100 islands, 200 kms off the north coast of Scotland. Uncover ancient history combined with diverse landscapes, incredible geology, fascinating wildlife, world-renowned archaeology and many fantastic events and festivals,’ is how Shetland is described by Shetland at visitscotland.com, but I think those words are too meager, too small, to describe the islands. As I sit in a comfy chair, in the sprawling mansion, turned youth hostel, I reflect on my days here. I crossed the sandbar, as seen in the picture above. I slept aboard a ferry, that seemed to creak and to groan, but managed to transport me here, to this fabulous place. I looked at stone age ruins, that seemed to house the memories of the people who stood where I stood, thousands of years before I. The people seemed lovley, not even staring as I ran around the youth hostel with my hair looking like a birds nest, and in my clothes from the night before. My ancestors also lived here, before coming to New Zealand (look us up!) in 1850. I really love Shetland (It’s sad I fly out tomorrow), and hope I can come again. What place do you love?
