The elusive Scottish Highland cattle

Try as we might we were totally unable to get a close-up shot of the national cow of Scotland. We often saw them at a distance but we could never get them to come anywhere near us for a photo op. I tried mooing at them, barking, offering grass and calling them "hamburgers" but none would venture near us.

Day Eight (Exploring the Highlands)

July 20th 2006
Some welcome relief from the heat last night. I actually had to sleep under the covers. It was wonderfully cool for a change. A bonnie quiet wee towne is this Newtonmore. We treated ourselves to another hearty, traditional English breakfast in the hotel dining area. I'l never understand the baked beans and fried tomatoes the English and Scots have for breakfast but like Pavlov's dog, I real ... read more

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