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EH - Essex > Hebrides...the next step of the adventure?

EssexHebridean · 2016-10-28 11:08:38

Well well - here we are again then, new diary as [STRIKE]threatened [/STRIKE]promised - the previous one can be found HERE - there are others too - if I can be bothered to go find them I'll add in some links, otherwise feel free to go stalking if you should wish to! Previous diary to the previous one mentioned above...…

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beanielou Posts: 95,697 Ambassador

29 December 2021 at 10:23PM

Stunning

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savingholmes Posts: 28,986 Forumite

29 December 2021 at 10:25PM

Gorgeous scenery and photos

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lucielle Posts: 11,518 Forumite

29 December 2021 at 10:26PM

Looks wonderful
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milann Posts: 11,410 Forumite

29 December 2021 at 10:38PM

That sunrise made the journey worth it 👍

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Sunshine_girl2 Posts: 3,106 Forumite

29 December 2021 at 10:45PM

Absolutely gorgeous, wonderful photos.

Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

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rtandon27 Posts: 5,748 Forumite

29 December 2021 at 11:13PM

Wow - just absolutely WOW!!!

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Psst...I may have started a diary!

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leftatthetrafficlights Posts: 2,056 Forumite

30 December 2021 at 3:08AM

Beautiful!!! 😍

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Staffordia Posts: 384 Forumite

30 December 2021 at 7:06AM

Love the sunrise photo.

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RelievedSheff Posts: 12,691 Forumite

30 December 2021 at 8:24AM

Looks beautiful.

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redofromstart Posts: 5,865 Forumite

30 December 2021 at 11:09AM

Happy holidays EH, love the photos.

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