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Throwback Thursday – I Miss Traveling

I so miss traveling.  I miss exploring new areas that I’ve read about or have had on my bucket list for awhile but all of that came to a screeching halt this year.  Mind you, there has been some traveling … Continue reading

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What a difference a year makes

Last year was a whirlwind of travel.  We were in airports so many times that we accumulated a ton of points that were going to be used for a new grand adventure for 2020.  As I recall we visited California, … Continue reading

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A low tide loch on Skye

After driving off the ferry, we headed up the A851 on the Isle of Skye.  I’m not sure at what point during the drive that we came across this spot (there was also a darling wee church next to this … Continue reading

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Sligachan Bridge and not checking my coordinates

Before heading off to Scotland I researched every place I wanted to visit and every thing I wanted to photograph.  So when we arrived on the Isle of Skye I was ready – or so I thought.  I let my … Continue reading

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What does 5:00 am look like…

In Edinburgh, Scotland around the Royal Mile.  It looks and is much more quiet than when the rest of the city is up and about which would be in just a few hours.  But it was the right time for … Continue reading

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Crathes Castle and Gardens

Crathes Castle is a 16th century tower house with beautiful walled gardens containing yew hedges planted as early as 1702.  I went inside of this castle for a moment and saw the amazing ceilings and oak everywhere.  But it was … Continue reading

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Oban Sunsets – 2

Day two with two more photos of Oban sunsets.  I hope you enjoy viewing them as much as I do.  In the midst of busy daily life at home, looking at these photos takes me back to a calmer moment … Continue reading

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On the dock of the bay

The bay I am referring to is Oban Bay in Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland.  Oban was our first overnight stop on our road trip through Scotland.  It lies on the west coast of Scotland some 124 miles from Edinburgh.  … Continue reading

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Sometimes I feel I’m the only cab on the road…

And at 6 in the morning on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, Scotland,  I believe he may have been. The traditional black taxis aren’t just black anymore but they are still very much out there  like this fellow here. There … Continue reading

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Sir Walter Scott Monument – Edinburgh, Scotland

You can get a better sense of the enormity of this monument with people sitting and enjoying a break in the image. Another view from Princes street.  It amazed me just how close to traffic and the comings and goings … Continue reading

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