Today started with the fact we had to pack everything for our flight out tomorrow. Laundry and packing is hardly how one wants to spend the last full day in Shetland but as everything ever in Lerwick shuts down on Sunday, there was nothing to distract us.
Except the Tall Ships, we watched as the rest of them left throughout the day again to the familiar tune of the foghorn. The harbour looks very empty now.
It seems that packing up and leaving is a theme for the day.
In later afternoon, a blessed distraction arrived in the form of Helena and Nigel. They'd been down to prepare their AirBNB and stopped in for coffee, sweets, and a chat. Conversation was not lacking for topics, and it was almost a whole hour before Denise brought up something genealogical. I think that's a record for this trip. They are an easy couple to spend time with as they're so affable and fun to talk with. Sadly, they had to go as they still had to make their way to Walls, which is 35 minutes away. Then again, it might only be 20 minutes away considering how people here drive.
Laura had to run out for a few errands and found a shocking sight: all of the half of Commercial Street we are on, as well as Market Square, were totally empty.
Shetlanders, if the past few days have proved anything, know how to throw a party, but they also know how not to overstay their welcome. Lerwick was empty!
As we have to be up early, we have to close down early so goodnight.
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