Brand new charger
10. kesäkuuta 2023, Skotlanti ⋅ ☀️ 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. kesäkuuta 2023, Skotlanti ⋅ ☀️ 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 40Lue lisää
Most beautiful campus...
11. kesäkuuta 2023, Skotlanti ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
... of Scotland they say about the university of Aberdeen. Here Kings College and surroundings.
Vegan Esplanade: Foodstory
11. kesäkuuta 2023, Skotlanti ⋅ ☁️ 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 loadsLue lisää
Fittie
11. kesäkuuta 2023, Skotlanti ⋅ ☁️ 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 worthLue lisää
Last charge...
11. kesäkuuta 2023, Skotlanti ⋅ ☁️ 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 theLue lisää
Now its time to say goodbye...
11. kesäkuuta 2023, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 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. kesäkuuta 2023, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
You have been lovely, thank you for a great time!
Greetings from Jimmy Perez
12. kesäkuuta 2023, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 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 changeLue lisää
Space to breath
12. kesäkuuta 2023, Skotlanti ⋅ ☁️ 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 blockLue lisää
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. kesäkuuta 2023, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 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.Lue lisää
Living history
13. kesäkuuta 2023, Skotlanti ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Very interesting the Shetland Crofthouse Museum. Very good that history and tradition won't be forgotten.
Dorset In The Shetlands
13. kesäkuuta 2023, Skotlanti ⋅ ☁️ 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 andLue lisää
Tammy Norie
13. kesäkuuta 2023, Skotlanti ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Tammy Norie is the name for Puffins in the Shetlands.
Just next to the car park at Sumburgh Head to watch.
On top of the cliffs
13. kesäkuuta 2023, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 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. kesäkuuta 2023, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 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. kesäkuuta 2023, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 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,Lue lisää
Charging with a bang
14. kesäkuuta 2023, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 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 andLue lisää
Small ferry to small birds
14. kesäkuuta 2023, Skotlanti ⋅ ☀️ 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 moreLue lisää
Summer morning
15. kesäkuuta 2023, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 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. kesäkuuta 2023, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Our 500e "Mucki" should certainly not be afraid of heights...
Eruption
15. kesäkuuta 2023, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 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 manyLue lisää
Morning light
16. kesäkuuta 2023, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 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. kesäkuuta 2023, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 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. kesäkuuta 2023, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 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 likeLue lisää