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Day 11 - Aberdeen, Scotland. Not to be outshone b

Day 11 - Aberdeen, Scotland.
Not to be outshone by Edinburgh or Glasgow, Aberdeen is a lovely city. It has a quieter, less touristy vibe, but with more people living in its urban areas. There were dozens of streets lined with row houses, all waking distance to everything. Cathedrals, monuments, parks, and shops all coexist within its borders. I went on a walking tour and stopped at the art museum on my journey, which was well worth the time. Then, I drove back to Edinburgh to return the rental car. My last hotel is next to a glorious field of yellow rapeseed plants, a fitting last image for an amazing trip. My flight out is early tomorrow morning. Thank you, Scotland, for some unforgettable memories 💛💛💛. #aberdeen #scotland

Day 9-10 Orkney Islands, Scotland. I arrived on t

Day 9-10 Orkney Islands, Scotland.
I arrived on the ferry at Orkney Island and met up with my good friend who took a faculty position there about 1.5 years ago. It's a windblown, treeless place covered in grasslands, crofter stone houses from the 1700s, stone fences, sheep, cows, rabbits, and pheasant. The coastlines are phenomenal, and the historic churches and narrow, meandering streets add historical charm. Orkney is known for its Neolithic history, with likely hundreds of cairns, broghs, and standing stone circles, the biggest of which is the Ring of Brodgar. We had a rare dry and windless day to explore everything, and I had a blast. This morning, I took the ferry back to the mainland and drove six hours in a downpour (and flooding) to Aberdeen, tired but content. Tomorrow is my last full day before I fly back to the US. #orkney #aberdeen #scotland

Day 7 - Argyllshire to Loch Ness. I drove 5 hours

Day 7 - Argyllshire to Loch Ness.
I drove 5 hours north today, winding along the lochs, through the foggy highlands, and down tree-lined roads. The bright yellow fields are rapeseed oil, and the scrub is gorse. It rained until 11:30am, but stopped in time for Urquhart Castle on the Loch Ness. Yes! I saw Nessie, but unfortunately, I blocked the view of her in my selfie, lol. I've marked the location for you. Now, I'm at the northern tip of the mainland, marked by a sturdy lighthouse, about to take the ferry over to the Orkney Islands, where I'll be for two nights with friends. 🥰 #LochNess #UrquhartCastle #Scotland

Day 6 - Glasgow to Argyllshire. I started my day

Day 6 - Glasgow to Argyllshire.
I started my day with a Full Scottish Breakfast, including haggis for the first time, which was delicious in spite of the off-putting name, lol. It reminds me of corned beef hash, but it's made with lamb and whole oats. I stopped at the aquarium at Loch Lomond (yes, On the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond), then went to the home region of my ancestors in Argyllshire in the western highlands. It's a gorgeous country of rolling hills, pines, and endless lochs. I don't know exactly where my people lived, but Oban was one possibility. While there, I visited the ancestral home of the McDougall's, DunOllie Castle, which is now a ruin. #Argyll #Scotland #ancestry

Day 5 - Glasgow, Scotland. The rain finally arrive

Day 5 - Glasgow, Scotland. The rain finally arrived, but I still managed to enjoy some sites in Glasgow before deciding an early night was in order. The one-hour drive for Edinburgh was entertaining in my rental car, as the steering wheel is on the right, it's a 6-speed manual transmission, and you have to lift a collar on the shifter to put the car in reverse (took me 5 min to figure that out). The "classic rock" station played everything from the Rolling Stones and Van Halen to Culture Club, with a good mix of British pop I've never heard. Oh, and all the road distances are in miles and speeds in mph, unlike the rest of Europe, including Ireland. 🤣 #glasgow #scotland

Days 3 + 4, Edinburgh, Scotland. Most of my two da

Days 3 + 4, Edinburgh, Scotland. Most of my two days were occupied by the World Congress on Endometriosis, but I still managed to take in a few sites around the city. We had some actual fog last night, which fit with my imaginings of the UK, along with bright red phone booths, pubs, and cobblestone streets. But there were surprises, too, like the amazing Camera Obscura exhibit, Dolly the first ever cloned sheep, a man with owls on the street, and a bagpipe playing rock band that was quite talented! #scotland #edinburgh #fog #owl #dollythesheep

Day 2: Edinburgh, Scotland. I had a second beautif

Day 2: Edinburgh, Scotland. I had a second beautiful day to explore the city, including walking up to the St Anthony's Chapel ruins, which overlook the city and loch below. So many details of this city are inspiring, from its bright doors and archways to its unicorn mascot. The flora is embracing spring, and some birds graciously posed for me. I finished the day with opening ceremonies for the conference I'm attending, complete with a talented bagpipe player in full highlander garb 😍. #scotland #edinburgh #nature

Day 1 in Edinburgh, Scotland. What a gorgeous city

Day 1 in Edinburgh, Scotland. What a gorgeous city, full of history, architecture, and monuments to its ancestors! One its largest monuments is to author Sir Walter Scott, who wrote Ivanhoe and Waverly (both of which I now wish to read), and is credited with revival of Scottish pride and its swashbuckling, highlander heroes that make many of us proud to carry those bloodlines. Edinburgh Castle, perched on a high rocky mound overlooking the city, was the home of Mary Queen of Scots and the birthplace of her son, James, who became king. So far, the weather has remained dry, and I look forward to another day of adventure :).

The Rummage Sale: A Metaphor for Dating in the Mod

The Rummage Sale: A Metaphor for Dating in the Modern World
https://deborahmunroauthor.com/2023/04/the-rummage-sale-a-metaphor-for-dating-in-the-modern-world/

Happy St Patrick's Day from CJ and Debbie

Happy St Patrick's Day from CJ and Debbie

Party in the terminal tonight, everyone celebratin

Party in the terminal tonight, everyone celebrating the #SDSU basketball conference win 🏆.

Impressions from Las Vegas.

Impressions from Las Vegas.

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