Day 5 loch ness monster inverness

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Today we did a bus tour up to Inverness to visit the infamous Loch Ness monster. It was just over 100 miles away so the bus ride was quite lengthy. However, the band members took this opportunity to enjoy the scenic rolling hills, while others caught up on some sleep. We stopped on the way to pick up lunch and then continued our journey to Inverness. Once we arrived, the band members ran off the bus with excitement. Simultaneously, Salmon stayed behind to host a workshop at the Lemon Tree with the locals in Aberdeen. We were very fortunate that some were able to catch a sight of the Loch Ness monster. The boat ride was all fun, as even the youngest band members had a chance to take the wheel and steer the boat down the Loch. Once the boat ride had concluded, we boarded the bus and journeyed back to Aberdeen. We arrived home at around 5pm, just in time for dinner at the HUB. Then we enjoyed a free evening afterwards. The band members hit the showers in preparation for a traditional Scottish Ceilidh dance at the dome.

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Photos

Trip to Inverness
What a fortunate opportunity that the Loch Ness monster made herself visible just for the Toronto All Stars Steel Orchestra's visit. There hasn't been a sighting in the last 25 years. Please note, that you have to have a special lens to capture this shot. The visit was well worth it.

Salmon at the workshop
Salmon hosting a workshop at the Lemon Tree.

This is no recorder
Learning how to play the steel pan isn't just a pretty aspect. You also have to walk with your elbow grease; pack and unpack.

Workshop at the Lemon Tree
The Scottish locals are loving the lesson!

Workshop at the Lemon Tree
They're building some character, and some muscle.

Workshop at the Lemon Tree
They did a wonderful job of packing the pans.

Trip to Inverness
We enjoyed a view of an old house from the 18th century.

Trip to Inverness
On the boat. Keeping an eye out for Nessie.

Trip to Inverness
Jessie, Leila and Janet enjoying the ride.

Trip to Inverness
Shai, Nigisti, Nestor, Zindzi and Camara posing for the Tommy Hilfiger photo shoot.

Trip to Inverness
Nice view from the boat.

Trip to Inverness
Jeremy, Josh, Jaymes and Shai are all smiles.

Trip to Inverness
A beautiful group shot of TASSO and friends.

Trip to Inverness
One of the many castles.

Trip to Inverness
Adisa, accompanying parent.

Trip to Inverness
Jack and Deborah

Trip to Inverness
Marcus, Jonathan and Robert.

Trip to Inverness
Shai and Jeremy.

Trip to Inverness
Josh and mommy.

Trip to Inverness
The legendary Loch.

Trip to Inverness
Rhonda and Fitzroy, the "J" boys' parents.