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NCL STAR UK - Norway - Iceland (2022)
May 26 Shetland Islands, Mousa Island
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On the Bus to Mousa Island Ferry our guide gave us the history of the islands.
Originally settled by Vikings (Norway) it was given by the king
as part of his daughter’s dowry to the English king 500 years ago.
(This reminded me of Baba’s village of Sambron, Slovakia which became part of Poland in the 16th century
when the noble that owned it gave it to a Polish prince as settlement of a debt)
Scenery – SHEEP & lots of lambs, twins & even triplets

Our destination is in sight
Waiting for the ferry
The owners of this entire area live there
Ferry around Mousa Island to see an intact “Bragh” - a 2,000 year old tower.
There are many in ruins on other island, all in sight of each other. Perhaps used as signal towers?
The tour was nice enough until a sudden cloudburst with strong winds while on our uncovered ferry.
So we were cold and wet on the return bus ride.
The heavy rain continued as we returned to Lerwick
So exploring the town will have to wait for another trip