Me too. Before I left, a friend told me Edinburgh wasn’t all that great. Turns out she saw it on a Viking Tour and never got into the old sections or saw any of the culture.
Hi Ramona, I've enjoyed reading your posts about your trip to England and Scotland. The best post in my humble opinion was about my hometown, Edinburgh, and my favorite wee town, Oban. As I haven't been able to be home for a few years, I felt as if I was right there with you and Jeff. I agree that Oban has the best fish and chips though many say that honor belongs to Anstruther on the Fife Coast (east Scotland).
Old town Edinburgh always takes my breath away.
I much appreciate being able to "travel" with you and Jeff. Maybe we'll meet some day on the Royal Mile!
Thank you for “bringing us along”! My husband and I went to all three of those amazing places several years ago and will never forget the experience. It was a pleasure to see your photos and relive the memories!
Hi Ramona, this third installment was so much fun to read-especially since I figured out how to make the photos larger and could take in all the details. Love the necklace you bought in Oban. Ireland and Scotland have been calling me for over a year. Even spent an afternoon looking online at real estate in Scotland a month or so ago to see if I could afford to live there.
My longing to escape to the UK has reached fever pitch over the past 9 months. So happy that you had the opportunity to go there with your son and are kind enough to share your adventures with us here. You've inspired me to start planning a trip to the UK next year.
Didn't realize you lived in the Detroit area and are a fellow Midwesterner. I'm just a couple hours away in a small town in Ohio on Lake Erie. The lake is wild today!
My only child, a daughter, lives nearby and just got engaged. Her fiance is very involved with his family's business that's been in the area for generations. She's why I will likely not move across the ocean, but it's nice to dream about on days when this administration gets to be too much.
It all looks wonderful, that land of one-fourth of my heritage I've never visited. What ended up taking my breath away was the museum interior! Those famous paintings for real on the walls! I usually cry in museums when I see art I've studied, and now I was reading to cry just at your image. Thanks for sharing your trip and wonderful writing.
My son visited England/Scotland roughly the same time as you. His big take away about Scotland was "That was a LOT of walking, especially on hills!" {He's 36.)
Yes, it is very hilly, even in the cities, but that’s the beauty of it. I thought it would be a problem but it really wasn’t that bad. I just took it slow!
Oh how wonderful! Another pleasant read. Your adventures here are just magical. I love seeing you in the pictures Ramona. So special. I would love the Hop on Hop off bus! And I’m hungry for fish and chips and goulash! What an absolutely fabulous trip! Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. I wish you well. May these days come with much ease and comfort♥️
Me too. Before I left, a friend told me Edinburgh wasn’t all that great. Turns out she saw it on a Viking Tour and never got into the old sections or saw any of the culture.
Her loss.
No, we didn’t visit any castles. At Edinburgh I never would have made it up the hill!
Hi Ramona, I've enjoyed reading your posts about your trip to England and Scotland. The best post in my humble opinion was about my hometown, Edinburgh, and my favorite wee town, Oban. As I haven't been able to be home for a few years, I felt as if I was right there with you and Jeff. I agree that Oban has the best fish and chips though many say that honor belongs to Anstruther on the Fife Coast (east Scotland).
Old town Edinburgh always takes my breath away.
I much appreciate being able to "travel" with you and Jeff. Maybe we'll meet some day on the Royal Mile!
Oh, Anne, lucky you! I would go back to both Oban and Edinburgh in an instant if I could! 💕
Thank you for sharing your trip. So lovely. 🌺🌸🌼
I love Edinburgh
I wish you’d made it to Roslyn
Thank you for “bringing us along”! My husband and I went to all three of those amazing places several years ago and will never forget the experience. It was a pleasure to see your photos and relive the memories!
Hi Ramona, this third installment was so much fun to read-especially since I figured out how to make the photos larger and could take in all the details. Love the necklace you bought in Oban. Ireland and Scotland have been calling me for over a year. Even spent an afternoon looking online at real estate in Scotland a month or so ago to see if I could afford to live there.
My longing to escape to the UK has reached fever pitch over the past 9 months. So happy that you had the opportunity to go there with your son and are kind enough to share your adventures with us here. You've inspired me to start planning a trip to the UK next year.
Didn't realize you lived in the Detroit area and are a fellow Midwesterner. I'm just a couple hours away in a small town in Ohio on Lake Erie. The lake is wild today!
If you get a chance to go, by all means! And to live there—that would be heaven.
My only child, a daughter, lives nearby and just got engaged. Her fiance is very involved with his family's business that's been in the area for generations. She's why I will likely not move across the ocean, but it's nice to dream about on days when this administration gets to be too much.
I get it. A visit then?
Yes, that's the plan. Hopefully, next fall.
It all looks wonderful, that land of one-fourth of my heritage I've never visited. What ended up taking my breath away was the museum interior! Those famous paintings for real on the walls! I usually cry in museums when I see art I've studied, and now I was reading to cry just at your image. Thanks for sharing your trip and wonderful writing.
Your excitement over this trip is exhilarating, Mona! And I love that you and your son got to spend the time together. Priceless.
You can have that view from the Oban suite though. 😅
I loved your photos! The girls' outfits!!!
I've only been to England, but would love to visit Scotland and Ireland. Next trip... THanks for sharing.
My first choice was just England because I didn't think I'd have the stamina for more. But then Jeff pushed for Scotland, too. I'm so glad he did!
My son visited England/Scotland roughly the same time as you. His big take away about Scotland was "That was a LOT of walking, especially on hills!" {He's 36.)
Glad you made it!
Yes, it is very hilly, even in the cities, but that’s the beauty of it. I thought it would be a problem but it really wasn’t that bad. I just took it slow!
My god girl, I admire your outstanding courage to travel in these crazy times! Good for you!
I love your pictures and narrative....
Thanks, Ellen. I’m not sure it took courage more than curiosity. Or ‘It’s now or never’. 😏
What a lovely trip...I went to Edinburgh 50 years ago, I'm sure it has changed since then!
I’m sure, but the oldest buildings are still standing and still amazing!
Oh how wonderful! Another pleasant read. Your adventures here are just magical. I love seeing you in the pictures Ramona. So special. I would love the Hop on Hop off bus! And I’m hungry for fish and chips and goulash! What an absolutely fabulous trip! Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. I wish you well. May these days come with much ease and comfort♥️