A Thursday

 In Minnesota, we often say "if you don't like the weather, wait 5 minutes". But usually it doesn't change as often as that. Last Thursday, Shetland did!

We started the day with a gorgeous sunny sky. 

Soon it started hailing. 

But not much later that passed. Mom and I took a walk toward Staney Hill, to find the Staney Hall where the Quaker meeting was to meet that Sunday. Along the way, we saw crocuses coming up!  

But as we got around the corner to start up Staney Hill, the wind really picked up. It's a little hard to tell, but mom couldn't stay upright without a railing or this wall or a hand from me. It was crazy strong wind! 

And then it started raining/sleeting/hailing. Horizontally. Driving into our faces. Mom and I took shelter in a bus stop. 

But then it stopped and the sun came out again. 

Later I walked into town - past the play park where they burned the Up Helly Aa galley. It started precipitating again - more rain/sleet/hail. 

Followed by more blue skies and wonderful light! 

Next up: Sumburgh and St. Ninian's Isle