Up Helly Aa 2009

Well, for the first time since I was 18 I have been to a hall for Up Helly Aa. I started to dip at 5am but rallied but was wide awake to see the Jarl Squad at 6am. John and the boys had a great day, to quote Craig "When can I do it again?"

Some images below, others on my webpages: Jaydee's pages

David and Ruth

Kirsty (on right) and her friend Michelle

Craig in the centre of a group of hairy men! David is second from the right in the front.

John and me.

Guizer Jarl Stephen Mouat

Marching with torches

Burning the galley