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Month: March 2019

Loch Muick – Episode Eight

March 17, 2019 ~ Laura Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

Now having arrived back in the Eastern Highlands, the weather had changed, blue sky peeped through the clouds as we ate yet another traditional Scottish breakfast. We were staying the Darrochlee B&B in the town of Ballater. Ballater is a handsome village, the hiking looked to be excellent, the weather was supposed to be nice. … Continue reading Loch Muick – Episode Eight

The Laundromat in Bathing Suits – Seventh Scotland Blog

March 15, 2019March 14, 2019 ~ Laura Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

So much for me feeling smarter than the rest of the world. This has always been a flaw of mine. So I do all of this research on Scotland, where to go, where to stay, what to eat, where to hike, and what to wear. Ahaa, what to wear, there's the rub. We're going to … Continue reading The Laundromat in Bathing Suits – Seventh Scotland Blog

A Trip to AT&T

March 14, 2019 ~ Laura Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

I know most of you are cringing and are waiting for some horrific story. But nah, nah, nah. Sorry to deny you. This happened today. Learnings: occasionally (best during lunch because they are less busy) drop in to a store to check with your mobile phone provider.  You might be able to get a better … Continue reading A Trip to AT&T

Skye Walking – 6th Blog

March 13, 2019March 11, 2019 ~ Laura Kirkley ~ 1 Comment

Our son James wrote this paper for his English Composition class final in 1999 when he was 16. I had forgotten the paper but found it stuffed into our Scottish journal. James wrote an astounding summery and an enjoyable interpretation of an experience and a discovery. This all happens in James' recounting of a ten … Continue reading Skye Walking – 6th Blog

Soy and Ginger Steamed Fish

March 12, 2019March 11, 2019 ~ Jim Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

We saw this recipe in Bon Appetit and it looked really tasty. I made a few improvisations. For instance, I did not use sake. I could have, but once you open a bottle of sake, it has a finite shelf life and I am not a big fan of sake, so I would probably not … Continue reading Soy and Ginger Steamed Fish

Isle of Skye – 5th Blog

March 11, 2019March 10, 2019 ~ Laura Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

After breakfast we bid a fond farewell to The House of Kiel....again, this time we remember our jackets and coats. Jump in the car and listen to Scottish BBC weather, stating the weather should clear in the Northwest. We're now off to the Isle of Skye. Glencoe is amazing, James has lugged a huge leather … Continue reading Isle of Skye – 5th Blog

Glencoe – 4th Scotland Blog

March 10, 2019March 10, 2019 ~ Laura Kirkley ~ 1 Comment

After a great night's sleep we awoke to a magnificent breakfast in Allison's large and stately dinning room. Seriously, it was directly out of Downton Abbey. There we ate along with a couple from a small village near Lake Constance in Germany and a couple from Paris. We have stayed in touch with many people … Continue reading Glencoe – 4th Scotland Blog

Lemon, Lime & Bitters with Gin

March 6, 2019 ~ Jim Kirkley ~ 2 Comments

On the way home from Portland, we stopped in Cottage Grove for lunch. While there our waiter mentioned there was a bottle shop associated with the restaurant and took us over to it after we finished lunch. It was loaded with exotic beverages, but he pointed out one in particular and said that it went … Continue reading Lemon, Lime & Bitters with Gin

Oban & Beyond – 3rd Scotland Blog

March 4, 2019March 3, 2019 ~ Laura Kirkley ~ Leave a comment

The day began again with another high cholesterol Scottish breakfast. We were soon on our way North-West. Along the the route to Oban we stopped near a wonderful Gothic church named Saint Conan's Kirk on Loch Awe.  It was actually a combination of styles put together by it's creator who was later buried within. The … Continue reading Oban & Beyond – 3rd Scotland Blog

Still in Stirling – 2nd Scotland Blog

March 3, 2019 ~ Laura Kirkley ~ 2 Comments

Had another day of fantastic Scottish fare breakfast. I think I failed to mention that all breakfasts are served with cereal, juice, and toast. Toast should always be prepared as we had it in Scotland.  Laura, what's the difference? You might ask. Toast in the U.K. is always toasted than stood up, un-buttered, in a … Continue reading Still in Stirling – 2nd Scotland Blog

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