Tengu on Immrama

[Toddy]

@Tengu, do you have dry bags ? the ones with the roll down tops ? those are ideal for seperating stuff, keeping it clean and dry, and packing small.

 

[Tengu]

I have a couple, very small.

The company warned against hard baggage; I will need a certain amount of support for my laptop. (Will use the light sleeve instead of the dedicated rucksack).

So you think my Bergens (With side pouches) wont do the trick?

And I may need extra protection against water?

 

[Wildgoose]

Bergen’s and rucksacks are great if you have to haul a load on your back but not great for vehicles and vessels, too many straps and bits to snag. Coach companies and airlines hate them.

For this sort of trip I’d go for a hold-all. Easy to shove under a bunk, you can also open the top and see what’s inside without unpacking everything as with a rucksack.

I have a mesh bag for separating dirty washing and a small pencil case/wash bag for charging leads, spare batteries etc.

My laptop, camera, binos and any other tech would go in a daysack. The daysack can then be used on excursions.

I have a mountain warehouse copy of the north face duffel. It’s 60ltrs and has detachable shoulder straps for a short yomp if needed. It was £40 on Amazon

 

[Tengu]

I havent anything like that.

The closest is a small holdall that packs very small. I would say 25 litres.

 

[Tengu]

Anyhow...


The Hjalmar Bjørge is fitted with a ship tracking system, so your family and friends can follow your progress during your cruise by logging onto marinetraffic.com and typing “Hjalmar Bjorge” in the search box.

...Two sleeps to go.

 

[Seagull]

Probably a good idea to avoid the Lutefisk for a while.

 

[Pattree]

That’s not seasick. That is sick in both directions.

 

[Tengu]

Here we are.


My First eagle.

 

[Tengu]

Today was rather rough with boat rolling every which way.

We had some bow riders.


(Photo more luck than judgement)

Currently off of Skye. Crossing Minch tomorrow.

(its going to be rough)

 

[Pattree]

Heal - ya - ho!

 

[hughtrimble]

That looks fantastic

 

[Pattree]

 

[Tengu]

It was a great day.

The weather was perfect and the sea calm as anything.

We stopped at the Shiants, and saw many birds and several Minke whales.

(Im too overwhelmed for pics...later)

 

[Tengu]

 

[Pattree]

I’m always impressed to see the land tipped over on its side like that. It’s another thing that puts life into perspective.

Thanks.

 

[Seagull]

Shiants......i.ve passed them many a time during transits of the Minches..

Something about those islets was quite magical ....to understand how, you have to go there.

Ceeg

 

[Tengu]

Hi Guys....I am back online.

Ill report with pics later...long story. Couldnt land on N Rona. Weather not reliable.

Circumnavigated island (new pleasure) But the visibility wasnt perfect so nor was my pics.

Tonight off of Canna.



Goodnight.

 

[Falstaff]

How are your sea legs now?

 

[Tengu]

Just fine. The land keeps bouncing up and down.

 

[Tengu]

Im back home.

Which bounces up and down.

Even in bed.

Even on the toilet.

Im sure it will cease tomorrow.