Today was our third full day in Scotland and we have enjoyed it tremendously. We stayed for four days - longest time yet - at a country house on an island. It was just wonderful. They served tea in the afternoon, cocktails and drinks before dinner and coffee and petits fours in the drawing room after dinner. We met some lovely people and all had a great time. It was truly my vision of country life! See pic of house with pond. One day we visited the Eilean Donan castle on our way to the Isle of Skye. This castle is situated on an island at the point where three lochs (lakes) meet and is surrounded by majestic scenery. Built in the 6th century, it stood guard over the nearby lands. Then on to Skye, situated off the west coast of Scotland, which is noted for its natural beauty, history and wildlife. All of the scenic pics were taken on our travels this day. Note the field of purple heather. It is all over the roadside and up the hills. Donan Castle is the pic with the bridge.
The next day we took a day long ride on the Jacobite Steam Train which travels through some stunning scenery. Unfortunately, it rained all day, so we were limited in what we saw.
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Wonderful pics...how is it that you get the best weather everywhere you go? Looks like you're having the time of your life out there! Maureen gushes about her time in Scotland....she's very jealous of you right now. So am I, actually!
The landscape is right up my alley, it seems. The question is, can you understand the language there?
Nice to know Dad can pour a proper stout now, too. I want a demonstration when you get back.
love, the boy
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