by Kathy | May 28, 2019 | After Cancer, Travel Log
The drive from Isle of Skye to Ballachulish is almost as pretty as the drive from Orkney to Isle of Skye, with fewer one lane roads. It does have more traffic as it is an easy day trip from Inverness. Many scenes from movies have been filmed in the area and you can...
by Kathy | May 25, 2019 | After Cancer, Travel Log
Highland cattle are a Scottish cattle breed that roam all over Scotland. They have long horns and long, wavy, woolly coats that vary in color and look adorable. Contrary to what you would expect after visiting all the art galleries and souvenir shops, they can be...
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...
