I have learned that I better enjoy my travel if I get to live like the natives so for Ireland, I booked a stone cottage in the Beara Peninsula. I could not have been more, please. Eskadour Cottage is about a hundred years old overlooking a valley of purple rhododendrons, evergreens, rocky hills, and water. … More Sharing the Emerald Isle With Sheep
The rest of our stay in Scotland was spent with the three “Ws” – whiskey, woolens, and woods. Much of Scotch Whiskey is made along the Speyside Trail in the highlands of Scotland. You could spend days exploring the distilleries but not being Scotch drinkers we limited ourselves to two – Craigamore and Glenfiddich. Craigamore … More Whiskey, Woolens, and Woods, Oh My!
We are in the Scottish Highlands because we traded our timeshare at Walt Disney World for a week at Hotel Craigendarroch in Ballater. Our place is a two-bedroom chalet with many amenities (including a sauna room). Too bad I hate intense heat! We are immersed in a forest full of birds and bunnies. The town … More Ballater and Beyond
Most of our summer vacation this year is planned for the British Isles. It has been my mother’s dream to see Scotland, so she has accompanied us. First stop – Edinburgh. Before we reached our destination, we had to get through the challenge that is modern air flights. Our original carrier was Continental into Newark and … More A Bumpy Ride to Edinburgh
After almost ten years, we finally gave our daughter her graduation trip to Europe. First stop – Munich, Germany. I discovered that the treat of visiting familiar places is that you spend your time visiting and rediscovering favorites: a brat at the Hauptbahnhof, a stroll to the Marienplatz, and dinner at The Augustiner were just … More Returning to Some of My Favorite Places
Six years ago I visited New York City for the first time. Deciding that I wanted to spend Thanksgiving and my birthday in this busy metropolis, we scheduled a four-day trip. It didn’t disappoint but we weren’t able to find time for a big musical and Mike regretted that. I decided to treat Mike (and … More A Weekend in the Big Apple
Spain was invaded by many different cultures. Evidence of this is in abundance so we scheduled a time to view the ancient wonders. Situated on the Mediterranean, offering lovely seaside views. is Peniscola and Tarragona, Spain. Peniscola has a castle that sits atop of the old part of the city surrounded by stone walls. Upward … More Visiting the Past, Spain Part Three
One of my favorite things to do when traveling is to shop at the local stores. It says so much in terms of how people live and what is important to them. In search of a reasonably priced GPS, I found that the European version of a superstore, Carrefour and one could be found near … More Spain Day Trips Part Two
We are home-based in Albir, Spain, a small town by the Mediterranean. The pebble beach is a vacation spot for many northern Europeans making this a beautiful place to stay for the view but our days will be spent taking trips in the opposite direction. I really don’t enjoy “relaxing” on a beach and would … More Spain Day Trips Part One
After two years of planning, a good friend and I finally made it to the Nashville Zoo. Located in the middle of a congested business area, one is surprised to find a wild animal reserve just a road away. For a $14.00 ticket price a visitor can watch meerkats up close and personal as well … More The Nashville Zoo