Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends. The mind can never break off from the journey. Pat Conroy Crichton Castle, Scotland
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Then one day, when you least expect it, the great adventure finds you. Ewan McGregor Near Golspie, Scotland
Seasonal Quote
And spring arose on the garden fair, Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere; And each flower and herb on Earth’s dark breast Rose from the dreams of its wintery rest. Percy Bysshe Shelley Dunrobin Castle Gardens, Golspie, Scotland
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Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. Mark Twain (or possibly H. Jackson Brown Jr.) Visiting Crichton Castle with... Continue Reading →
Stairways
The theme for today’s blog post is stairways, naturally occurring and human made. I’m sharing a collection of interesting ones I have found in my travels. Like pathways and passageways, stairways are also inviting; it’s our curiosity that draws us to them to find out where they lead. 1. On the shore of Loch Ness,... Continue Reading →
Passageways
There is something inviting about passageways; they seem to beckon and call us to explore where they lead, what surprises they hold, or adventures await once we have passed through. Mayenne, Normandie, France Passageways can be human made, or found in nature. They have many different names; alley, tunnel, gate, aisle, walkway, corridor, path, portal,... Continue Reading →
Antiques, Ruins and Old Stuff
It has been an intense week with closing on our condo, sorting, packing, and getting ready to move to France. Whew! I’m glad that part of the move is over! I forgot how hard moving can be. Anyway, as a result I haven’t had a chance to prepare a blog post, so I’ll share some... Continue Reading →
Loch Ness, Scotand
Scotland has over 30,000 beautiful lochs, which is truly a staggering number given the size of the country. The majority of these are located in the Highlands, and Loch Ness is probably the most famous due to the legend of the Loch Ness Monster, affectionally known as Nessie. We visited Loch Ness in October 2017,... Continue Reading →
The Scottish Highlands
The Scottish Highlands are truly one of the most beautiful and magical places in the world. You will find rugged, stunning landscapes, numerous inviting lochs, rocky beaches, majestic mountains and an abundance of wildlife. This corner of the globe should be on every traveler’s bucket list. Our Highland adventure included the Backies, a region in... Continue Reading →