点评:My husband and I had the absolute pleasure of joining Chris Dyer on three unforgettable trips across Shetland – to Bressay, Papa Stour, and Unst – and we can honestly say each experience was exceptional in its own right.
Trip 1: Croft & Sites of Bressay
This tour was the perfect introduction to life on a Croft. Chris and the incredible passion he has for sustainable farming and caring for his native & heritage breeds of sheep, along with his beautiful Welsh sheep dog, Brin, shined brightly throughout his demonstrations. His deep knowledge and obvious passion for Bressay and crafting made every stop feel meaningful. From his home and Croft to lunch at the local community center to ancient sites and breathtaking scenery Chris gave us a real sense of what life on Bressay was – and still is – like.
Trip 2: Day Trip to Papa Stour
This remote island felt like a step back in time, and Chris was the perfect guide to unlock its secrets. The sea caves, stunning coastal cliffs, and Viking heritage were spectacular, but it was Chris’s insights and storytelling from personal experience and his contributions to the island that made it truly special and forever memorable.
Trip 3: Exploring Unst – Britain’s Northernmost Point
Unst is dramatic, wild, and full of surprises – and Chris made sure we didn’t miss a thing. From walking in the footsteps of Vikings on Easting Beach to petting wild and wooly Shetland ponies and exploring Saxa Vord at the northernmost tip of the UK. This tour was packed with highlights! Chris’s enthusiasm is infectious, and his ability to tailor the day to our interests made it feel personal and special. He handled the logistics seamlessly, which is no small feat when traveling by ferry.
After three trips, we can confidently say that Chris Dyer is truly the best guide we’ve ever had! He’s not only incredibly knowledgeable and charismatic but warm, funny, and genuinely passionate about the history and heritage of the Shetland Islands.
翻译:我和丈夫非常荣幸地跟随克里斯·戴尔,在设得兰群岛进行了三次令人难忘的旅行——布雷赛岛、帕帕斯陶尔岛和安斯特岛——我们可以坦诚地说,每一次经历都非同凡响。
行程 1:克罗夫特和布雷赛岛的遗址
这次旅行完美地展现了克罗夫特岛的生活。克里斯对可持续农业以及照顾本土和传统品种绵羊的热情,以及他那只可爱的威尔士牧羊犬布林,在他的示范过程中熠熠生辉。他对布雷赛岛和手工艺的深厚知识和显而易见的热爱,让每一站都意义非凡。从他的家和克罗夫特岛,到在当地社区中心享用午餐,再到古老的遗址和令人叹为观止的风景,克里斯让我们真正感受到了布雷赛岛过去和现在的生活。
行程 2:帕帕斯陶尔一日游
这座偏远的岛屿仿佛回到了过去,而克里斯则是揭开其秘密的完美向导。海蚀洞、令人惊叹的海岸悬崖和维京文化遗产令人叹为观止,但真正让这座岛屿真正特别、令人难忘的是克里斯的亲身经历和故事,以及他对这座岛屿的贡献。
行程三:探索安斯特岛——英国最北端
安斯特岛景色壮丽、狂野,充满惊喜——克里斯确保我们不会错过任何精彩。从在伊斯廷海滩追寻维京人的足迹,到抚摸毛茸茸的野性设得兰矮种马,再到探索英国最北端的萨克萨沃德,这次旅程精彩纷呈!克里斯的热情极具感染力,他能够根据我们的兴趣定制行程,让我们感觉既个性化又特别。他把后勤工作处理得天衣无缝,这在乘坐渡轮旅行时绝非易事。
经过三次行程,我们可以自信地说,克里斯·戴尔是我们遇到的最好的导游!他不仅知识渊博、魅力非凡,而且热情、风趣,对设得兰群岛的历史和遗产充满热情。