Category Archives: United Kingdom

Friday Photo: Fear and running at Loch Lomond

Posted on September 7, 2012 by AY

OK maybe it was not true fear, but we did keep our distance.  Three grown men getting chased a bit by a swam…not among our best moment.  Like a lot of stupid ideas it starts out with some group think … Continue reading →

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Friday Photo: To the Lighthouse — Skye, Scotland

Posted on April 27, 2012 by AY

I think all the discussions about the bad weather in Scotland may be just a lie.  I’ve been there twice now and have had nothing but great weather during my times.  Maybe I’ve just been lucky perhaps.  We made a … Continue reading →

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Friday Photo: Under the Bridge

Posted on April 6, 2012 by AY

I hate packing.  I always imagined I would be better at it after years of traveling, after dozens of trips to different parts of the world.  But nope, somehow I still really suck at packing.  I don’t understand why.  For … Continue reading →

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Gunpowder Plot Day

Posted on February 14, 2012 by AY

Remember, Remember, the fifth of November Gunpowder, Treason, and Plot I know of no reason why gun powder treason Should ever be forgot. In November of 1605, a long planned plot to overthrow the king of England and replace him … Continue reading →

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Friday Photo: Blair Castle

Posted on July 1, 2011 by AY

Driving around north of Edinburgh I decided to just wander and see where the roads take me.  I didnt have time to stop and explore Blair Castle, but it looked so beautiful out there in the distance that I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Friday Photo: Hadrian’s Wall

Posted on December 3, 2010 by AY

Built originally by Emperor Hadrian, the wall bearing his name is still quite an impressive sight to see.  It is hard to believe this big wall was built so many years ago to at a length of nearly 80 roman … Continue reading →

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