Well, I got to Shetland. The problem is getting back. The ferry to Orkneys was cancelled the day before yesterday and I hope to go today. The journey to here- In Oban, despite lack of phone signals on both sides, I managed to meet up with Pat and Dermot who were visiting her friend Liz and two delightful children. The next day I called in at Jean and Richard Beith (ex Hong Kong friends) for coffee and a catch up chat. Left Oban in the pouring rain which had...

I'm on a mission to go to the Shetland Isles. Leaving Cornwall in brilliant sunshine and drove to a little past Bristol, can't remember the name of the village. In march I had joined Britstop whilst at the motor home show in Exeter. Britstop is a great idea where pubs, or restaurants or farms agree to let you stay overnight in their car park. So my first stop was at Stagecoach Inn. I enjoyed my braised steak and wine and then some banter with the friendly loca...