National Geographic rates best (and worst) islands

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1-08-2008 @ 2:08PM

Mary said...

I traveled to Shetland last year -- a place of sublime beauty and pristine natural wonders. And there actually are Shetland ponies running around everywhere -- in common grazing areas, in people's yards...the place is crawling with 'em! One of my favorite spots was St. Ninian's Isle, which is linked by a tombolo (a thin thread of sand) to the main island (called Mainland by the islanders). There are the ruins of a church on the islet, and we found a small holy well, unmarked on any map, where people had left offerings. The wind blew from all directions, the grasses rustled, the seabirds cried, and otherwise all was blessed silence. A more peaceful place couldn't be imagined. I go back to it for mental "vacations" all the time!

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