Brand new charger
10. Juni 2023 in Schottland ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
This super rapid charger with 350 kW is brand new and not even zap map has it yet.
It's close to Aberdeen along the A96.
There's a Starbucks and a chippy (with a vegan menu!) next to it.
Almost time to say goodbye...
10. Juni 2023 in Schottland ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
... to the East Coast of Scotland.
Tomorrow we'll sail (together with the 500e) to the Shetlands.
Our trip is now more than 3,000 miles "old".
Not bad if you think that almost two weeks of our 40Weiterlesen
Most beautiful campus...
11. Juni 2023 in Schottland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
... of Scotland they say about the university of Aberdeen. Here Kings College and surroundings.
Vegan Esplanade: Foodstory
11. Juni 2023 in Schottland ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
It's amazing how vegans are spoiled in Aberdeen. No matter where we go - there's something vegan only. Like here at the Esplanade. The Foodstory Beach Hut serves only vegan food - sandwiches and loadsWeiterlesen
Fittie
11. Juni 2023 in Schottland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Footdee is an old fishing village in Aberdeen, known locally by its Scots language name of Fittie.
Small fisherman's homes and artistically decorated sheds are making a stroll through the alleys worthWeiterlesen
Last charge...
11. Juni 2023 in Schottland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
... before we go on the ferry to Shetlands.
With only approximately 10 chargers spread over the islands - now the real EV adventure begins!
While it became already normal to drive an EV on theWeiterlesen
Now its time to say goodbye...
11. Juni 2023 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
... to East Scotland.
We're off to the Shetlands.
It has been a wonderful time in the East and I summarised the highlights here (sounds on for more atmosphere!):
https://youtu.be/eRYRnSaqS40
Goodbye Aberdeenshire
11. Juni 2023 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
You have been lovely, thank you for a great time!
Greetings from Jimmy Perez
12. Juni 2023 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
After a (luckily) very calm sailing, now arrived at Jimmy Perez home town Lerwick.
Beautiful sleepy and calm.
For now.
I spotted a cruise ship in the harbour and don't want to imagine how it'll changeWeiterlesen
Space to breath
12. Juni 2023 in Schottland ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
That's my first impression of the Shetlands. There's still enough space. It's the Highlands 20 years ago. Single track roads. Parking where you want. (Official sign says: park so that you don't blockWeiterlesen
Vegan EV TravellersThank you - just phone snaps again though. But it's good to use the phone to test what can work with a real camera.
Only 10 minutes
13. Juni 2023 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Our first charging stop in the Shetlands. All isles together have only 6 rapid chargers (more 22 or 11 kW though). And we're lucky to have accommodation only 10 minutes away from one of them.Weiterlesen
Living history
13. Juni 2023 in Schottland ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Very interesting the Shetland Crofthouse Museum. Very good that history and tradition won't be forgotten.
Dorset In The Shetlands
13. Juni 2023 in Schottland ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
A great step into the (actually rather recent) history of Shetlands, perfectly presented by the friendly custodian of the Quendale Watermill. He actually moved to the Shetlands a few years ago andWeiterlesen
ReisenderI am enjoying your journey so much. A lot of great places were visited. And so much more to see.
Vegan EV TravellersThank you Keith! Every single day is a blessing for me. UK's the best ❣️
Tammy Norie
13. Juni 2023 in Schottland ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Tammy Norie is the name for Puffins in the Shetlands.
Just next to the car park at Sumburgh Head to watch.
Vegan EV TravellersSo easy to spot and close are these little comedians here.
On top of the cliffs
13. Juni 2023 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Sumburgh lighthouse, majestically overlooking South Shetland from its exposed viewpoint on top of steep cliffs at the southernmost tip of Shetland Mainland.
Do we charge Kerosene today?
13. Juni 2023 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
A very cool charging stop at the airport. A very small and still relaxed place, also security wise. Driving or even walking over the runway? No problem!
Island or Peninsula?!?
13. Juni 2023 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
St Ninian's Isle is a small island connected by the largest tombolo (a beach in between two sea sides) in the UK. It is 500 metres long and only during the summer accessible to walkers. During winter,Weiterlesen
Charging with a bang
14. Juni 2023 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
First things first: we haven't done it!!!
But someone was very (too) keen to charge at the rapid charger in Lerwick...
We topped up the 500e just a few % for a day on remote islands like Bressay andWeiterlesen
Small ferry to small birds
14. Juni 2023 in Schottland ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Today was a Puffin day. We had to take one car ferry and a rib to Noss. From there a rather strenuous hike to the other side of the island, high up on cliffs. But what a reward! Probably 100 or moreWeiterlesen
Summer morning
15. Juni 2023 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Good morning from the North Mainland, here with Dore Holm in the background. Again the Shetlands show their best summery face.
At the edge
15. Juni 2023 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Our 500e "Mucki" should certainly not be afraid of heights...
Vegan EV TravellersYou can walk to the other side. There are deep ridges and canyons from the volcanic eruptions
Eruption
15. Juni 2023 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Eshaness is Shetland's volcanic coast with interesting geology and fantastic cliff views.
Once at the equator with tropical climate, the land travelled high up North with steep cliffs, formed by manyWeiterlesen
Morning light
16. Juni 2023 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Good morning from the Bressay Lighthouse. We took the first ferry to enjoy the soft light while Shetland still has unusual good weather.
Steep
16. Juni 2023 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Sometimes I wonder how I manage to change lenses without the rucksack (or me myself) falling down the steep cliffs...
Full Vegan Scottish
16. Juni 2023 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
If someone had told me before, that I will eat outside in boiling sun in the Shetlands a full vegan Scottish - I had laughed
But we are very blessed with the weather, locals say it hadn't been likeWeiterlesen