The Highlands

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Each time I create a blog entry I intend to write a long essay about my travels. It never gets written because it takes time to upload photos and make comments. This will be another blog with tons of pictures; I think they are the best part of the blog. When I am in Poland, I might not have access to computers to upload photos, so I might get to write those long, reflective essays. I do think alot when on trains and buses, and I compose some marvelous text in my head. The only insight that I'd like to share with you right now is that I should change the term 'year off' (that describes my year) with 'year on' because every day is filled with new experiences and challenges. Transporting myself across a city or county takes a lot of concentration. New people and scenery flow in front of me and I have long periods to reflect upon life. I learn every day more things that I would pick up in a classroom. This is a great year and I appreciate every moment (even when I get lost).

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Photos

Harry's Bridge
This is the bridge in the Harry Potter movies. The steam train from Fort William to Arisaig is the one in the films.

Hill and loch
It is exciting crossing into the Highlands

Highlands
The bus ride through the highlands was spectacular

Waterfalls
From every hill there were brooks and waterfalls.

Highland house
Yeah, I could live here for awhile.

Bonnie Prince Charles
This is the site where Prince Charles came ashore.

Rail and cloud
Sometimes my journey feels magical.

Reflection on Loch
Think this is Loch Logan.

Loch
Last two photos are out of order, as this is on bus to Glasgow. I wanted to put up the best pictures of Highlands.

Bridge
Back in order, this is approaching Arisaig.

Arisaig
This is the front lawn of Su and Ranald's house.

Arisaig
This is the harbour across from 'downtown'. Three hundred people live here.

Coastal Walk
Ranald took Mist and I for a walk along the cliffs and shores.

Mist
Yup, she loves walks. I miss my Callie.

Heather
I didn't know, but you can make beer out of heather.

Walk
Mist and I

Relax with magazine
So much world, too few days to travel.

Sunset
Later that evening, Su and I went to her choir practise. I enjoyed listening to the music; bet they will win the next music festival.