Old and Older
The Kilmartin Glen is one of Scotland’s most incredible landscapes, with layers of history stretching back thousands of years. The modern mind boggles at the array of ancient monuments dotted…
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Departure!
Our 2015 Scotland Tour has begin! We are traveling with 5 lovely women who have opened their longtime friendship to include us. As usual, we began by taking the ferry…
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In Search of Treasures
After a damp but glorious drive along the River Tweed, we arrived in Glasgow and headed straight for the amazing Kelvingrove Museum. What an eclectic mix of interesting displays, from…
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Hermitage Castle
I have found my castle! We couldn’t resist turning off the main road when we saw signs pointing to Hermitage Castle. What could be better for two crusty old hermits…
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Pilgrim’s Delight
We are on our way to Scotland, and our day was a pilgrim’s delight — beautiful weather, good companionship (each other!) and three distinct and meaningful destinations: Our first stop…
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Local Beauty
We leave for Scotland at dawn tomorrow, so the last two days have been a rush of errands and chores. My walks, consequently, have been quite utilitarian — but even…
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Farewell Bow
This was the view out the window of the plane as we flew out of Sweden on Sunday evening – an ulta-bright double rainbow, a symbol of promise and love….
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Sweden’s National Day
We spent our last day in Gotland (last Saturday, but I’ve fallen a bit behind) driving to the southern tip of the island to attend a special event at the…
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Sun, Sea, and Sky
I just can't get enough of the sun, sea, and sky here on Gotland. The peace of the island and my joy at being in this beautiful place is permeating…
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Exploring Gotland
A nigh unto perfect day for exploring and labyrinth walking yesterday… the sun was out, the wind was easing, and spring is in its prime here on Gotland. It was…
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