Wow, lots of driving and I can't remember where I left off, so I will go with the short version. Scotland is amazing to get out and see. Quite possibly one of my 3 favorite countries now. We drove from Stirling the other day all the way past Fort William, the island of Skye and right through much of the Highlands. Stayed at a castle in northern Scotland and got up yesterday to go to Uruqhot (spelling?0 Castle on Loch Ness and were the only ones out there for the first 15 minutes as we got there right at opening. The [View Full Entry]

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Well, long day of travel, but great scenery in Scotland. We were up at 6:30 and off to the airport by the city bus for our flight to Liverpool, England. Got in at about 10:30 and got our rental car at Hertz. They screwed us over, though, by charging us an extra $200 that what we have on our email confirmation--and not for insurance or anything, just the price. Whatever. Anyway, we did not make the drive over to Bangor, Wales--just not enough time even though it was not too far out of the way. We hit the road to go [View Full Entry]

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OK, so the last night in Dublin was tons of fun too. Some people almost talked us into staying an extra night and skipping Belfast, but we did not. A guy we met at the hostel the night before, Peter Katz, was playing at a local pub as a solo singer/songwriter/etc. and so we all went over to see him open for another act and he was so excited. Great guy who is tring to make it as a musician and he was amazing. Heard about 5 songs only that he wrote and there were maybe no more than 50 people [View Full Entry]

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Wow, never thought I would like Dublin so much, but it may have moved to the top of my favorite cities list. The Temple Bar District at least is so much fun. Of course I love the pub culture with the great food and good beer. We have been to Trinity College today and St. Stephen's Green and off to the Guinness Sorehouse in a bit, but such culture here. . .anyway, short time on the computer, but just wanted to send an update. Staying at Barnacles Temple Bar House and it is great too. Met lots of poeple night one [View Full Entry]

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So I was back to Prague for a few days and it is still one of my favorite places to go, right up there with Ljubljana. So much action. I think there were even more tourists than I remembered from last year though, but you can just walk around those little streets forever. Things are not quite so cheap anymore either due to the bad US dollar--each dollar is not about 14 Czech krowns and I think last year when I went it was 20. Anyway, the hostel was a pretty good location with a gross shower, but not bad overall. [View Full Entry]

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Well, we took the bus to Budva, Montenegro the other day and it was a rough ride. We had to change in Montenegro after a long wait at the Croatia border. The bus had no AC and every seat was taken. Not fun. The city was sort of chaotic when we got there. Had to find a place to stay and the place we got was nice, but it did not seem like a location for us. Reminded me of the crowded Italian beaches and there was a lot of congestion for a small city packed in a little mountain valley. [View Full Entry]

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So we are in Dubrovnik now and it is gorgeous. Got in last night and staying at the same sobe stayed in last year. A bit of a walk downhill to the old city, but the people are great and they gave us the best room with ac and a great view. The lady did our laundry last night (and brought us juice and cookies when we firts got there) and tonight we are going to have them cookout for us on the deck--all you can eat chicken and meat, potatoes, salad, ice cream, etc. Should be good. Anyway, this am [View Full Entry]

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So on day 2 in Korcula and it is as amazing as it was last year! Beautiful. Got on a scooter yesterday and Roger, Matt, and I went all over the island. Visited a lady here Roger knew who had a nice house right on the water and she cut up some fruit for us and got us some juice as it was so hot out. She said it has not rained here since June 18th and will not for a long time! Much different than Maine for those of you up there!! Late night at the One Love Hostel last [View Full Entry]

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Oh yeah, after grasshoppers, ostrich, kangaroo, and crocodile in Vienna, had horseburgers last night here. Nothing special, just late night food. . . [View Full Entry]

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Amazing!! Not only is Ljubljana gorgeous everywhere you look, but the countryside is too. We took the bus to Bled today and it may be my favorite place in the world! Beautiful, crystal clear lake with an island church in the middle and surrounded by the Julian Alps. Walked up to the clifftop castle and walked the 3.5 mile loop around the lake. Took a little side trip up to a huge moutain and were the only ones up here for the best views of the lake. Tough, uphill climb, but amazing! People were rafting in the Alps, paragliding, parachuting near [View Full Entry]

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