Boardwalk through the reeds to Auchencairn, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Four firsts in one day. Auchencairn has a public toilet that is both open and has hot water, a village shop that’s also open and, best of all, I was just called “Doll”!
A sliver of light, Auchencairn Burn, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Winter shadow, Auchencairn, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Auchencairn Bay, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Hestan Island from Balcary Point, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Path above The Door of the Heugh, Balcary Point, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Cloud and Cliffs, Balcary Point, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Robin Rigg Wind Farm and the Cumbrian fells from Balcary Point, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Balcary Point, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Snow shower over Castle Muir Point, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Snow shower over the Solway Firth, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Rascarrel Burn and the Cumbrian fells, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Robin Rigg Wind Farm and Castle Muir Point, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Rascarrel fields, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
No phone reception here, messaging home via the Iridium Satellite network using a Garmin Inreach Explorer+.
Progress along the coast was slow today trying to navigate through agricultural land with many obstacles. In the end, and with great frustration I can’t process any further due to a steep gully. As it’s getting dark and the going is difficult, I camp next to the gully 10km behind schedule. To make up time I set off before dawn in the rain to detour inland.
Oh my, you mustn’t have slept at all!
Surprisingly I did! The combination of carrying a heaving bag all day and earplugs!
Indeed! That wind was awful though!
it was!
Beautiful photos!!
Thank you!
Sorry about the delay, I am sure you will catch up. It is interesting to observe the difference in light due to the advancing days/year! Spring is coming!
Thanks, I did but it took a few days. There’s not much leeway when the days are so short if I want to spend any time taking pictures.
Fabulous pictures! Stay safe in this weather 👍
Thanks!!
Hi Quintin Great to keep up with your journey. You’ve probably told people this and I’ve missed it, but in case people don’t know, if they’re viewing these reports on a mobile phone, turning it sideways makes the pictures massively better to view. I mean changing from “why did he he take that photo?” To “wow that’s nice”. Just thought it might be worth sharing again. Best wishes Paul
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Hi Paul, Glad that’s working for you
Yeah, that’s how I do it…doesn’t everyone! *wink
Thank goodness you have that Garmin gadget thingy to keep you in touch with the rest of the world! As for that wind…
The views to the Cumbrian Fells are magic. So glad to see you had some Sun.
As for being a ‘doll’, well, I agree! (don’t let it get to your head, now…*wink wink)
Thanks doll! The Garmin helps put my wife’s mind at rest and it’s good to know I can summon help in adversity. that sun only lasted about half an hour – and yes a thrill to see Cumbria.
The gray landscape and the blue sky create such a beautiful contrast!
they do!
Iridium satellites: Communications satellites whose antennae flare when they catch the sun – sometimes much brighter than any star – for a seconds, then fade again. I only learned of these about 1-1/2 years ago – and started to watch the flares; but this is the first time I’ve seen someone using them – and knowing it!
That morning and evening, there were two whose paths of greatest brightness (much brighter thawn any star) crossed yours:
6:03:12 – brightest near Mullock Bay (due north, above and west of Cassiopeia, moving down);
19:05:09 – brightest from near Rascarrel, (SSE, just above Orion, moving down along his left – to our right).
The first generation of satellites is now being phased out; replacements will flare less – this is the last year to catch their show.