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The voyage begins in
Leith
and we sail around the Bass Rock
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Monday 20th July 2015 (afternoon)
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We shared a taxi with Keith and Isabelle
(pictured below) for the short ride from our B&B to
Edinburgh station. We arrived close to the required meeting
time (3.30pm), at the designated meeting point outside WH
Smith. Our names were ticked off the list, our baggage was
wheeled off and we were left to mill about and observe our
fellow passengers, while we waited for the signal to board
the coaches which would take us to the ship. |
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Our first sight (for this holiday anyway) of our beautiful ship,
the Island Sky.
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This is one of several
photos taken by members of the expedition team and given
to us at the end of the holiday. We haven't credited them
all individually, but for those who are interested, the
image names all contain the letter "P". |
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We were greeted at the dock by a
lady playing the bagpipes, as we boarded the ship.
We were led directly into the lounge for a late afternoon tea buffet,
including champagne - very civilised! |
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Our room looked familiar and welcoming.
It brought back memories of our last voyage on the ship in 2011. |
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At 6.00pm, we got a last look at
the Edinburgh skyline as we set sail. |
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Sailing around the Bass Rock was
a very special experience and a lovely start to our voyage. We both
felt very privileged.
Next stop, Kirkwall, Orkney. |
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