Papa Westray

It's already our second day at Papa Westray. 

The first evening we were on the chase for a puffin. We've seen stunning views, arctic terns, ravens, fulmars, eiders, guillemots and kittiwakes. No sign of puffins...

Next day, a bit of history/archeology again. 

The Knap of Howar on the island of Papa Westray in Orkney, Scotland, a Neolithic farmstead may be the oldest preserved stone house in northern Europe. Radiocarbon dating shows that it was occupied from 3700 BC to 2800 BC, earlier than the similar houses in the settlement at Skara Brae on the Orkney Mainland.

The final attempt to see the puffins came up even more adventures than expected. 

We've met the seals and...

rescue the Great Northern Diver which is rarer even for locals to see from close distance. 

Poor birdie couldn't fly so we took it to local farm and call Natural Reserve stuff. The bird got a wash and we were told that's getting better. 

Orkney Ale for a good end of the day ;)

PS. Papay Hostel is a marvellous place run by incredible people (especially Jennifer). We just camp here but I have never ever experienced such great service and hospitality. For information, the one place serves as community shop, hostel, camp site, petrol station, and community pub on Saturdays!