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December 29th 2007

Published: December 30th 2007

Hello, beautiful Scotland! The flight (December 26th, 2007) was painless, a mere 35 minutes later, and I was on the ground. We came in late and didn't even see a customs agent. My guitar arrived in good shape, without incident, and I walked 10 feet out of the baggage area to a familiar voice. "Hello, Yank!" It was good to see him, a bit pale and sallow in the eyes, but standing tall, a far cr... Read Full Entry

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Falc

Adventurer who fell in love with Africa, and moved there for a while. Activities: Aikido, Falconry, sailing, surfing, SCUBA, aviation (I can fly, not currently licensed,) eco-construction and sustainable harvests... getting all Africans a polio vaccination and wiping out Malaria are dreams of mine as well. Those of you who have been there will understand what I mean by this: The red dust that covers your skin and stains your hair seeps on through the skin and into the soul; In my heart, I am now part African. Though I've come to believe that my rightful place is not to live in W. Afri... full info

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Small Town Main Street

Panoramic Skyline

Maybe in Alaska you might find something as pristine.

Scotish Puddle

Countryside

And more of that insurmountable ridge

Such is Scotland

You're driving around, looking off at grazing land, and there before you is some beautiful structure several centuries old, just sitting there in the middle of a field.

Untakeable

Can you believe the British Empire tried to assualt Scotland at that vertical fortitude?

Locals at the Castle

Resident Sparrow on slippery

Loch Lomond

LOCH, not Lake!

Sweet Dreams

The first few days, I was still catching up. Bruce caught me in the usual groggy position.

Dining in Castle Style

Anne, the Lovely

She's a nurse, midwife, owl-keeper, cook, friend, social worker, miracle worker, and manages to organize the lot while putting up with the likes of us!

Bruce, speaking Yank

He translated for me. Bruce is a stand-up chap, a good mate, and I'm grateful for both friendship and hospitality.

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