Freida, I don't think there is any "beach" to land a small boat on the Brough of Birsay! You're better off to time your visit when the tide's out as it is a very short walk across... Peggy Frieda Knezek <[email protected]> wrote: I certainly enjoy all of the discussions on this loop. I have absolutely no useful knowledge to contribute, but a plethora of questions, if ya'll will indulge me a few... ;) The Brough of Birsay fascinates me. Can one only visit by walking the causeway at low tide, or does anyone ever take a boat from Birsay across? (I'm guessing maybe the water is too choppy or something there?) As I understand it, Picts, Christians, Vikings and I'm sure many others used the island as a sort of hub at various times. Seems like a wonderful spot for pirates (any caves for stashing loot?), or is that my forever childish imagination running away again... Planning on using all my new vocabulary on my young boys tomorrow. I love it when they look at me like I've absolutely lost it. Who knows...I might even try out a few new dances, too! I can hear my nine year old's groans already. Warm howdies from Texas, Frieda --------------------------------- Check out the hottest 2008 models today at Yahoo! Autos. _______________________________________ Orcadia Group Photo Album http://tinyurl.com/28bx9x ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --------------------------------- Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games.