Our expat adventures across the pond…and just down the lane.
Our last leg of our journey took us to the northern coast of Scotland, to Inverness. It’s one of the most northern cities in the U.K., lying between where the River Ness enters the Moray Firth to the north, with the expanse of Loch Ness to the south. It’s considered the capital of the Highlands, and is full of Scottish charm.
Continue reading “Last Hurrah in the Highlands, Part III: Inverness to Glasgow & the Neverending Search for Nessie”
We started the day on the Isle of Skye with no real plans but to explore the scenery. And truly, the landscapes here are some of the most stunningly beautiful, dramatic sights I’ve ever seen. Like the Bachelor says, “the most DRAMATIC Rose Ceremony ever!” but this time with sweeping cliffs overlooking the sea, hidden waterfalls and bright green moss-covered hills.
Continue reading “Last Hurrah in the Highlands, part II: Isle of Skye, Where the Fairies are Abundant but the Hairy Coos are Elusive”
Well, it was fun while it lasted. Traveling in the U.K., out of lockdown, I mean. As I write this, we are one week into another four-week “circuit breaker” lockdown. When it ends, we will be less than two weeks out from leaving. What better time then to try to wrap up some of my final traveling posts. We planned what is likely our last trip while here with two goals in mind – celebrate Grant’s birthday together as a family, and see the beautiful places in Scotland that we’d not seen before.
Continue reading “Last Hurrah in the Highlands: Scotland by way of Oban, Isle of Mull, Glencoe & Eilean Donan Castle”
Tosa to Tarporley 