by Kathy | May 18, 2019 | After Cancer, Travel Log
When we started our tour, our guide explained that Insight Vacations prides itself on “rare authentic experiences and meaningful interactions.” He reminded us that our tour was called Country Roads of Scotland on several occasions. We didn’t realize until today that...
by Kathy | May 17, 2019 | After Cancer, Travel Log
We have reached the northern shores of Scotland and will travel by ferry to the Orkney Islands today . . . that is if the ferry is running. Weather forecasts are predicting winds so severe that all fishing vessels have returned to port. Our tour guide explains that...
by Kathy | May 13, 2019 | After Cancer, Travel Log
The parting words from our tour guide as we left the bus were,”You’re on a tour called The Country Roads of Scotland. That means we are going to some remote places with limited hotels. And you Americans won’t share a bathroom, so our choices are limited. And make...
by Kathy | May 12, 2019 | After Cancer, Travel Log
This morning’s adventure started with a trip to Loch Ness in search of the Loch Ness Monster. Turns out, there are professional Loch Ness Monster hunters and there is a million dollar reward for anyone who can capture a “Verifiable” photo. I was game to try as that...
by Kathy | May 11, 2019 | After Cancer, Travel Log
Day 3 of our tour takes us out of the city (note, the name of our tour is Country Roads of Scotland, could it be we actually head out into the country?) and to the quaint town of St. Andrews. St. Andrews is known for hosting William and Kate in their university...
by Kathy | May 9, 2019 | After Cancer, Travel Log
If you are ever going to visit Scotland, there are a few things you need to understand before you go. To begin with, you are probably going to visit, hear about, be pointed towards, or stumble across the city of Edinburgh, and you will need to know how to pronounce...
