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Month: June 2015

It’s a Beautiful Day

June 30, 2015
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I would be very remiss if I left Ireland without a nod to the band U2.  Their band is the very essence of Irish poetry.  Remember, you have everything you need right now.  Decide that it’s a beautiful day and do NOT change that attitude, no matter what happens.  I warn you – this pisses…

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Suddenly I See ( What I Wanna Be)

June 30, 2015
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This song was written and sung by a Scottish lass named KT Tunstall.  The guide on our Scottish Highlands Tour played this and lots of other really cool music mixing traditional with modern music. I hope you like it my beautiful girls.  Xxoo  

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An Irish Castle

June 30, 2015
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I’m safe in Dublin and sitting in the Knight’s Bar of an old Irish Castle.  Well, part of it is old (12th Century) and part of it is new.  I’m staying the night here during my long layover in Dublin.  I’m going to have some lunch and then venture into the City Centre via bus….

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King’s Cross Station

June 29, 2015
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King’s Cross Station plays an important role in the Harry Potter world.  Today, I was in the REAL King’s Cross Station.  You can see platform 9 and 3/4 there.  They also had a shop in which I bought an owl for a very special scribe.  I have bought you both a disgusting amount of stuff!…

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Back in London – One Last Time!

June 29, 2015
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London was my home base this trip.  It was a good choice.  I love it here and will be sorry to leave tomorrow.But it will be nice to be back to familiar things.  So much is different here: the money, sayings, all the company names we know.  They have Subway sandwich stores here, but most…

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Rest and Be Thankful

June 29, 2015
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This is a beautiful mountain pass I saw yesterday called Rest and Be Thankful.  Yes, that’s its name.  Doesnt it look like heaven?  Ugh!  It was so gorgeous up there.  I’ve never seen so many waterfalls in my life.  Check it out!  

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Most Haunted Episode: Inverary Castle

June 28, 2015
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I don’t know if you ever watch this show.  I’ll warn you, this episode is kinda spooky.  Think twice before letting Beatrice watch it, or watch it in the morning.  It’s an episode of Most Haunted: Britain.  This show has a team of paranormal specialists who go to haunted places and see just how haunted…

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A Rainy Scottish Morning

June 28, 2015
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You are in bed, my wee ones, but I’m just getting up ( I’m 9 hours ahead of you know).  It’s raining here, but the birds don’t seem to mind.  They are greeting the morning!  This is how the Scottish countryside sounds during a rain in the morning.  I’m going further north today into the…

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National Pride

June 27, 2015
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The thistle is the national flower of Scotland.  The legend is that the Vikings tried to attack the Scots one night while they were sleeping.  But the Scots could hear the flowers ” screaming” in their dreams.  They woke up and prepared for the Viking attack.  I bought some thistles before getting on the train…

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Chase the Wind and Touch the Sky

June 26, 2015
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Remember when we celebrated my birthday with a Brave themed party?  I had all the stuff laid out when you arrived.  I forget what we ate but I remember having fun with my two girls.  Today has been another amazing day.  Traveling to Scotland feels like you are touching the sky.  There is so much…

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