We could have easily stayed in Edinburgh for another week or two; there is so much to see and do there. And, despite having to invariably dodge other pedestrians – everyone walks to the left here – we did not feel run over by tourists at all. It’s a buzzing city with an old soul;…
Month: October 2018
Scotland, Part One: Cities and Scotch Whisky
At the moment, I am sitting in a cozy Bed & Breakfast sun-room in Inverinate, Kyle of Lochalsh, the Highlands, watching through huge glass windows as a raging storm whips sheets of rain across Loch Duich. Trees are blowing horizontally and the mountain in front of me has completely vanished into the clouds, leaving a…
Iceland: The Land of Fire and Ice
Iceland in 3 words would be dramatic, windy, and surprising. Dramatic, because of the stunning, ever-changing landscape and volatile weather. Here, volcanoes wait patiently under blankets of snow, disguised as glaciers with long names. Basalt columns stand by as pitch-black beaches descend into cold, rough seas filled with artic char and whales. The sky often…