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September 30, 2025
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Day 1
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 7:14 AM
☀️ 50 °F
Altitude: 5,430 ft
United States Denver 39.859215, -104.67451839°51’33” N 104°40’28” W
First class, Baby. 🤭
September 30 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
First class all the way, baby. In Denver, I'm on my way to Newark New Jersey.
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Day 1
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 10:49 AM
☁️ 66 °F
Altitude: 823 ft
United States White Township 40.845112, -74.9824140°50’42” N 74°58’57” W
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Dublin bound
September 30 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
Here are a few shots of the New York skyline. As you can see, it is pretty smoggy. Slash that, we call that now haze. Had a little lunch at Guy Fieri's restaurant. I will just now wait out my 6 hour layover, and then I will be Dublin Bound.Read more
Traveler Have you been in NYC before? I'm guessing probably when you went to Ireland and Germany
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Day 2
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 9:30 AM
☁️ 59 °F
Altitude: 266 ft
Ireland Fingal 53.427903, -6.24782553°25’40” N 6°14’52” W
A short stop in Dublin
October 1 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Here, I sit in Dublin, wishing I had more time. But I will be back very soon. Sadly, I'm too tired for Guinness.😒
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Day 2
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 4:27 PM
☁️ 63 °F
Altitude: 95 ft
Scotland Aberdeen City 57.144615, -2.09864957°8’41” N 2°5’55” W
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Made it to Aberdeen
October 1 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
I made it safe and sounded to Aberdeen scotland. The hotel is amazing. It was the original Station House for Union Square in Aberdeen. I topped the day off with a traditional chicken sandwich, names of cluck Norris. (In honor of Mila. Her favorite while she was in Europe) And a very nice pilsner called Lost. I'm going to go back to the room, take a shower, and get some much needed rest. Tomorrow starts on Scottish rails at 10:00 to go to Inverness to start my tour at Loch Ness.Read more
TravelerI’m bartending today, and everyone says Hello! We all miss! You. Get some rest, and keep us posted, loves you 💕😘
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TravelerThat’s so Awesome 😎
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Traveler https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aberdeen
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Day 3
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 7:43 AM
🌧 57 °F
Altitude: 59 ft
Scotland Aberdeen City 57.143975, -2.0977257°8’38” N 2°5’52” W
Beautiful morning in Aberdeen
October 2 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
I woke up this morning and had a very lovely light breakfast. Now off to Inverness.
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Day 3
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 1:03 PM
🌧 63 °F
Altitude: 36 ft
Scotland Inverness 57.476244, -4.2280857°28’34” N 4°13’41” W
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Searching for Loch Ness Monster
October 2 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 63 °F
I made it to Inverness around 1:30 pm. I had a traditional lunch of cheese and tomato sandwich. I was able to get in my room around 2:30 p.m. I took a shower, then went to a meet and greet. At 7:00, I had a delightful dinner of Scottish beef and had a Loch Ness monster expert give us a very interesting lecture. I had my first experience with Scotch. I am happy to say I live to the story. 🤣Read more
Traveler Looks like a veggie salad sandwich with pickles and a glass of Lemonade. Yummy
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Day 4
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 7:17 AM
⛅ 52 °F
Altitude: 36 ft
Scotland Inverness 57.47615, -4.22817957°28’34” N 4°13’41” W
Haggis, I will eat it on a boat.
October 3 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
Okay, I tried haggis. I even had seconds. Yes, Sam I am, I would eat it on a boat, and I would eat it with a goat. So, Scotch X, Haggis X.

I'm starting Day 2. I'm really not sure what we're going to do, but that is amazing. Updates to follow. CheersRead more
TravelerSave some for Dawn and me 🥰
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Day 4
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 10:03 AM
☁️ 50 °F
Altitude: 56 ft
Scotland Fort Augustus 57.146587, -4.68141157°8’48” N 4°40’53” W
Off to Hogwarts.
October 3 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
After breakfast, we got on a bus and drove to Mallaig so we could ride the Jacobite train to Fort Williams. A storm has come in, so it was a little chilly and wet. However, for the most part, we were on a bus or a train. We did get to travel across the Harry Potter Bridge. But where was unable to get out and take photos due to the weather.

I'm going to get ready to go to dinner, so talk to you tomorrow.Read more
TravelerI would hope for that kind of weather if visiting Scotland. I feel it is it's natural state and shows it true beauty 🫠. Though,I'm glad they are keeping you safe and sound
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Day 5
Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11:32 AM
🌧 48 °F
Altitude: 75 ft
Scotland Inverness 57.479317, -4.22551657°28’46” N 4°13’32” W
God bless Storm Amy
October 4 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 48 °F
Our tours were all canceled this morning, thanks to Storm Amy.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3dry34vzvm…

Storm Amy - Wikipedia https://share.google/aj1cTcykkma2ujN76

So I went walking around and accidentally got this tattoo. Lol Then came back to the hotel and had beers with the girls all afternoon. It's really not much different than being at home.

Now, I am finishing the day with a fresh beer and macaroni cheese. I hope that tomorrow will be better weather.Read more
TravelerLooks like so much fun 🥰
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Day 6
Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM
🌬 50 °F
Altitude: 49 ft
Scotland Inverness 57.475931, -4.22894157°28’33” N 4°13’44” W
Last day in the Highlands
October 5 in Scotland ⋅ 🌬 50 °F
On the last day in the highlands, we took a short mountain train in Aviemore. Then I enjoyed a lovely lunch of roast beef and toffee sticky pudding at the hotel in Aviemore.

For those who are wondering what's under a scottish kilt, I call him fergus.

Then we went to the Culloden Battlefields for a very chilly one hour tour. And then to the cultural center for cup of cappuccino and
some delicious nutilla buns.

We ended our night with a final banquet. And said are goodbyes.

Tomorrow, I'm off to Edinburgh for 3 days before my tour in York.Read more
TravelerIt all looks like a wonderful place, and full of Adventure, miss! You 💜
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TravelerLove you too. It is beautiful.I will see you soon .
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TravelerOkay, be careful, can’t wait to hear all about it.
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Day 7
Monday, October 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
🌬 64 °F
Altitude: 308 ft
Scotland City of Edinburgh 55.949439, -3.19013355°56’58” N 3°11’24” W
Edinburgh or bust
October 6 in Scotland ⋅ 🌬 64 °F
I finally made it. 😀
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Day 7
Monday, October 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
☁️ 63 °F
Altitude: 302 ft
Scotland City of Edinburgh 55.949462, -3.18984655°56’58” N 3°11’23” W
First night in Edinburgh
October 6 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
I started the evening with a nice dinner at the hostel. The plate was called the comfort como. Ham and cheese, tomato soup, and a beer. Lovely 😍

Then, on to a dark history tour. The three photos were shot in the cemetery. I'll let you.
Make of that what you will. 👻 the last photo is of the witches well. It was a test for which is to see if they would pull the handle with their left hand.Read more
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Day 8
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
☁️ 57 °F
Altitude: 302 ft
Scotland City of Edinburgh 55.949349, -3.18958555°56’58” N 3°11’23” W
Plan b, not the pill
October 7 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
My tour was canceled today, so I did a coffee, gin, and beer tour. But of course, I went to church first. Lol
TravelerHHAAA! Cockburn Street 😂
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TravelerThose pictures are so Awesome 👏
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Day 9
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 6:51 AM
☁️ 50 °F
Altitude: 325 ft
Scotland City of Edinburgh 55.948011, -3.1945355°56’53” N 3°11’40” W
Last Full day in Scotland
October 8 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
It started out as a pretty early morning. A sunset shot of the royal mile. Then, a bowl of oatmeal to begin a great day on the West Coast. Coo cows, castels, and lochs.
TravelerThis is fantastic and utterly beautiful. Truly magical
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TravelerI love all the public water wells
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TravelerIt’s so exciting 😊
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Day 10
Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
⛅ 55 °F
Altitude: 305 ft
England Harrogate 53.995186, -1.54536653°59’43” N 1°32’43” W
Good bye Scotland
October 9 in England ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
Goodbye, my dear sweet Scotland. Off to England.
My breakfast was avocado bagel with feta.
I took the train from Edinburgh to Harrogate. I had to change trains in York. I had 4 minutes across the complex down the stairs and the backup on the other side. There was no elevator, so I had to lag the suitcases down and up again. Made the train by seconds. 😵‍💫

At Harrogate, the hotel is beautiful, and my room is lovely. I had a beer to reward myself for making it in one piece.Read more
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Day 11
Friday, October 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
☀️ 54 °F
Altitude: 305 ft
England Harrogate 53.995415, -1.54516253°59’43” N 1°32’43” W
York
October 10 in England ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
After breakfast, we headed to Harlow Carr Gardens. What a beautiful place. We checked out Betty's Tea House for coffee and sweets.

We took a 90-minute tour of York before free time for lunch.

Then, off to the Minster for a very interesting tour of this Minster that was built by the Romans and was filled with 900 years of history.

We boarded the train from York to Harrogate. We had a late dinner and straight off to bed.Read more
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Day 12
Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM
☁️ 46 °F
Altitude: 318 ft
England Harrogate 53.995205, -1.54544953°59’43” N 1°32’44” W
Last day in Harrogate.
October 11 in England ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
We started out our day with a coach ride to Whitby Abbey. I can't even describe in words the beauty of this site. I hope these photos give you some idea.

Afterward we went down to the village for about three hours of free time and lunch. I, of course, found a pub and had a ham and cheese sandwich and a delightful glass of beer.

After lunch, we drove up the hill and boarded and steam train to Pickering.

A restful ride back to Harrogate was just what the doctor ordered. One last dinner at the Harrogate Inn before we leave to Linden Hall Hotel for yh re last four days.

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Day 13
Sunday, October 12, 2025
⛅ 61 °F
Altitude: 371 ft
England Longhorsley 55.263525, -1.75994455°15’49” N 1°45’36” W
Train to Linden Hall
October 12 in England ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
We started our day on a train headed to Linden Hall. Starting at Settle to Carlisle. We had two hours in Carlisle, so I stopped by the West Wall Brewery for a "Take it Easy", lager beer. The photo of the bathroom is just to show you the cute little tiny sink. It was about 5" X 12".

Then, on the castle for a quick photo. After walking the highlands Street, I stop by the coffee shop near the train station for a latte and a chesse toasty. We where did the train to Linden Hall.

The Linden Hall Hotel is beautiful. My dessert was hot chilie roasted pineapple with ice cream and ice cream. 😉

Lastly, a pathetic photo of kitty , watching t v waiting for me to get home.Read more
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Day 14
Monday, October 13, 2025
⛅ 59 °F
Altitude: 197 ft
England Northumberland 55.415091, -1.70769555°24’54” N 1°42’28” W
One point for Gryffindor
October 13 in England ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Today, we went to Alnwick. Alnwick Castle is one of the filming sites for Harry Potter.

After the castle tour, we took a tour of the poisonous garden. It was so interesting. Then free time in the village for lunch and sightseeing.

Of course, we went back to the hotel for dinner. I am so proud of myself. I chose grilled eggplant. And really enjoy it.

Also, a lovely portrait of kitty at the girls sent me on their last check.Read more
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Day 15
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
☁️ 54 °F
Altitude: 492 ft
England Northumberland 55.383132, -1.71595555°22’59” N 1°42’57” W
Holy island
October 14 in England ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
After lunch, it was off to Holy Island. We started with a meed tasting. Then, the long walk to the castle.

Holy Island is eight tidal island. It is only accessible during the low tide.
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Day 15
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
☁️ 54 °F
Altitude: 75 ft
England Northumberland 55.609282, -1.71171355°36’33” N 1°42’42” W
Bamburgh Castle
October 14 in England ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
We started the day at the Bamburgh Castle with a private tour of the state rooms.

They had an exhibit of the costumes from the show Last Kingdom.

Rosie and I finished arturo with scones and cream. With a quick peek of the dungeon.Read more
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Day 16
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 11:37 AM
☁️ 54 °F
Altitude: 154 ft
England Chester-le-Street 54.86139, -1.57867854°51’41” N 1°34’43” W
Last day in the UK
October 15 in England ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
There are not many photos today. Spent most of it on a train. However, the little snack pack was our first class train lunch, and the gin & humus was my last meal in the UK.

I'm going to go to bed early, because I need to be at the airport at 4 am. It was a great trip but I am looking forward to coming home. 🙂Read more
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Day 17
Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 4:29 AM
☁️ 48 °F
Altitude: 289 ft
England Manchester 53.367155, -2.2804953°22’2” N 2°16’50” W
Almost home
October 16 in England ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
Leaving Frankfurt. Should be in Denver by 230 pm. Then, an 8 hour layover. Home by 11 pm 🙂
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Day 18
Friday, October 17, 2025 at 12:02 AM
☁️ 52 °F
Altitude: 358 ft
Germany Frankfurt 50.046348, 8.56322250°2’47” N 8°33’48” E
Home at last
October 17 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
I am home , safe and sound. More than I can say from my poor suit case.
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Trip end
October 16, 2025