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    • Day 6

      Furry love

      May 12, 2022 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 8 °C

      Today we visited Glendrick Roost Animal Welfare Center to hand over our donation. A “home for life” for abused, abandoned and unwanted animals from gerbils to Clydesdale horses. Many of them are sick, disabled or have been treated badly!! But luckily they have a great home here and get all the love they deserve.

      It was a beautiful visit and we spend over one hour bathing in puppies, back rubs & wet tongue licks ❤️❤️
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    • Day 103

      The dome, a storm and Detelina

      August 2, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

      Today the sky is ominous, it could be a bit darker but not much and Detelina and I made a date to meet at the Dome restaurant at 12 noon. Later I got a message to say she was running late but I should order some tea and enjoy the ambiance of the place.

      I wasn't prepared for such a beautiful beautiful environment I believe Georgian all wood panelling, Gold and chandeliers, soft jazz music, waiters and waitresses in black waistcoats, trousers and white shirts and ties, white table cloths on tables, elegant, oh so elegant. Everything thought of here.

      A lovely woman took my soaking wet poncho and jacket while another led me through to our table. My what opulence! It certainly was a beautiful space to sit and reflect, catch up on myself after battling a severe gale force wind and rain to get here! Honestly people were being blown around the streets, taking cover under what arches they could find while I battled on determined to get to the restaurant.

      I was totally impressed when Detelina finally arrived how she commanded attention immediately. Dressed in a cream lace high necked, waisted dress with lace sleeves, and cream classic high heels she was a vision to behold. We were immediately stormed by waiters and she played the part like a queen. I had taken some flowers for her which she absolutely loved and got the attention of one of the waitresses to "please put my flowers in water for me until I go". I think the waitress was a bit taken back, but, after a slight pause said "ofcourse and would you like to order now?" to which Detelina replied, looking at myself " No, I think we'd like to catch up for a little while, thank you". "I'll come back in ten minutes, will that be OK" said the nonplussed waitress.

      I could only gawp at the absolute sense of entitlement Detelina portrayed. I would never have asked a wait staff to look after my flowers. I may have asked for more time to look at a menu, but Detelina gave the overall impression that she was in charge!! A very commanding young woman.

      The same thing happened after each course as well. After our soup course a waiter approached us again looking beseechingly at Detelina and giving her great eye contact, asking if we wanted coffee! Detelina looked at me quizzically then turning back to him replied "we'll wait until after dessert, thank you". He thought we were finished! Indeed one waiter took our cutlery away after the soup course, which took us an hour to complete!! When a waiter brought our main out he was puzzled as to where our cutlery was. Another hour went by as we ate our delicious roasted stuffed aubergine, chatting excitedly and trying to cover every single aspect of life since we last met four years ago.

      Eventually main course finished, the waitress asked if we would like coffee when Detelina enquired as to a dessert menu. Dessert ordered along with coffees, Detelina asked for a delay again as we sipped our water and chatted incessently over the next fifteen minutes. Our delicious vegan dessert and coffee over, we were beginning to slow down our conversation and contemplate the journey home. Detelina insisted on walking me to my bus and we hovered under her umbrella arm in arm to Princes St and my bus.

      We had forgotten the flowers! Later Detelina messaged to say she had remembered when she was half way home on the bus, got off the bus and went back to the restaurant in that storming Edinburgh day to fetch them. She attracted far too much attention on her way with an armful of flowers, but had enjoyed our day very much, as did I. A great memory.
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    • Day 96

      Auchentoshan, Glasgow Scottland

      August 12, 2022 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

      Founded by Irish refugees in 1825 on the outskirts of Glasgow, Auchentoshan is one of the last active distilleries in the Lowlands. In common with other Lowland (and Irish) whiskies, Auchentoshan malt whisky is distilled three times (as opposed to most Scottish malt whisky, which is distilled twice). This triple-distillation has the effect of softening the flavour and body of the end product. If you don't like Scotch because it's to harsh and tastes peaty, this distillery is for you. Softer mild flavors are what distinguish many Scotchs from the lowlands of Scottland and they are to more of our liking. Our tour guide called this a breakfast scotch, so there you go.

      We chose this distillery because Emily and Dave had a bottle of Auchentoshan at home. A bartender at a whiskey bar in Lowell called "The Keep" recommended it to us when we said we didn't like the peaty taste of Scotch. When we found out the distillery was on our path we had to visit.
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    • Day 1–2

      1. Balmaha - Loch Lomond

      October 3, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ 🌬 13 °C

      Heute haben wir unseren Schottland-Trip gestartet. Flug von Düsseldorf nach Frankfurt und weiter nach Edinburgh. Auto abgeholt und dann sind wir im kruden Linksverkehr ab nach Balmaha am schönen Loch Lomond gefahren. Unsere Unterkunft, das Oak Tree Inn, ist super schön und liegt direkt am See. Eine Einkehr im Café und ein kleiner Spaziergang waren vor dem leckeren Abendessen auch noch drin.Read more

    • Day 1

      Stage 1: Milngavie-Drymen

      June 6, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C

      Heute ging es endlich los....
      Nachdem mich meine heutige Hostess Claire in Milngavie abgesetzt hatte, ging es nach den obligatorischen Eingangsfotos direkt los. Bereits nach 5 Minuten traf ich meinen heutigen Mitwanderer Derek aus Manchester, für seine 66 Jahre extrem fit und flott unterwegs. Wir hatten nette Gespräche und durften dabei nicht die Besichtigung der wunderschönen Landschaft vergessen 😅 Die erste Etappe führte durch die Lowlands, vorbei an Schafen und Kühen und auch an ein paar Seen führte der Weg vorbei. Die Mittagspause bestand aus einem Kaffee (und Tee für den Engländer natürlich 😄) den Rest aßen wir unterwegs. Dadurch waren wir bereits gegen 14 Uhr an unserem heutigen Ziel Drymen angekommen, dort gab es erstmal einen kleinen Snack in einem Cafe. Nun sitze ich in meiner heutigen Unterkunft Kip in the Kirk, eine ehemalige Kirche 😄
      Derek sagte mir, dass Kip in the Kirk übersetzt soviel heißt wie "Nickerchen in der Kirche". Der schottische Akzent ist nochmal ganz anders als das normale Englisch....ich kämpfe mich also sprachlich weiterhin ganz tapfer durch.....😂
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    • Day 5

      Ziel 5 Bishopton bei Glasgow

      August 23, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

      An einem Country Club mit Stellplatz angekommen und das Nachtlager aufgeschlagen.
      Lias Essen 🥣 gegeben und Nicole hat Wäsche und Essen für uns gemacht.
      Das Wetter passt auch und wir können draußen essen 🥣🤩
      Lias ist nun sehr müde und ich bringe ihn ins Bett. Dann noch etwas an der Bar Chillen und dann auch ab in das Bett 🛌, gute Nacht 😴
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    • Day 64

      Drymen: Startpunkt vom Rob Roy Way

      June 3, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

      Damiti morn denn mit minere Wanderreis ufem "Rob Roy Way" 🥾 dur die schottische Highlands chan starte, bini hüt nach Drymen greist, wo denn de Startpunkt isch.

      Vo Glasgow us hetmer öppe 1.5h mit em Zug und Bus. Aso hani s erste Mal de Zug gno bis uf Balloch. Im Vergliich zu Japan natürli en rächte Unterschied gsi 😅 Vorallem will i dem Abteil wo ich gsi bin e Party-Gruppe vo Teenager gsi isch wo luut Techno-Musig laufe lah het und umegschroie het (wills halt so luut Musig glosed hend). Aso gaaanz Andersch als in Japan 😂 Und leider hends a die gliich Station wie ich müesse, aso hani 1 Stund das Erläbnis gha 😵‍💫

      In Balloch bini denn zu de Bushaltestell, wo en Zäddel dra gha het, dass die Haltestell usser Betrieb isch 🙈 Denn bini halt zu de nögschte Haltestell gloffe mit mim Gepäck und ha deht gwartet.. und de Bus isch eifach nöd uftaucht. Ich bi nöd die Einzig deht gsi und es het sich denn nach 30min usegstellt, dass de Bus storniert worde isch 👌 De nögscht wär inere Stund gsi und drum hani mi für es Taxi entschiede. Deht hani e unterhaltsami Fahrt miteme redefreudige Fahrer gha und bi direkt vorem Braeside Bed & Breakfast usglade worde.

      De Ort Drymen isch es härzigs Städtli/Dorf mit viele Bed & Breakfast und Restaurant, wills en populäre Ort isch au wägem andere, bekanntere Wanderwäg em "West Highland Way". De hani ursprünglich welle mache, aber d Hotel underwägs sind scho alli usbuecht gsi 🙈 Denn het mer d Beraterin de "Rob Roy Way" empfohle als Alternative.

      De Rest vom Tag hani s schöne Wätter uf minere chline Terrasse gnosse und chöne eim zuelose wo Dudelsack gspielt het 😄 Bevori denn für de Znacht is "The Clachan" bin, wo gad gägenüber vo mim Hotel gsi isch. Ohni Reservierig isch da nüt gange, aber ich han i de Bar anen Tisch chöne hocke und trotzdem ässe. Ich wür en "Pasta Bake" nöd als typischs schottischs Ässe definiere, aber es isch sehr fein gsi 🤤 Eigentli hani no en Dessert welle, aber es isch eso viel Pasta gsi, dassi gar nüme ha möge 😢
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    • Day 108

      East Kilbride with family

      August 7, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

      Back to East Kilbride today to visit A. Mrgt and see if I can be of any help. Tucked up in bed, Cindy had stayed the night with her and had had quite a time of it helping A. Margaret who is fiercely independent. I offered to stay the night but Cindy also wanted to stay. Back at Ronnie and Cindy's home for dinner with Erika who is over from Germany for the occasion.Read more

    • Day 7

      Die plaats van da liedje

      April 6, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ 🌙 6 °C

      Mogggeuuuuuuh, welkom bij wéér een zonnige dag!!!
      Vandaag verlieten we Fort William voor het mooie Balloch, een stad aan de

      🎶BONNIE BONNIE BANKS OF LOCH LOOOOOOOMOOOOOOND 🎶

      Eerst nog effie een theetje gedronken in een kerk omgebouwd tot café/ klimcentrum. Na drie uur op de trein kwamen we dus aan bij de bonnie banks waar we een hele middag in de prachtige omgeving hebben gewandeld.
      Aangezien het zonnetje van de partij was, waren de wijn en een chipje ook van de partij, MAAR EEN GEKKE VOGEL HEEFT ONZE ZAK CHIPS GESTOLEN! Letterlijk, hij vloog ermee weg.

      Ma bon, dan zijn we maar op resto gegaan. En om de dag af te sluiten heeft To zich even uitgeleefd me de henna. (Like and follow to see the results)

      Toedeloeee
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    • Day 23

      Loch Lomond

      August 28, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

      Loch Lomond is a lake in southern Scotland. It’s part of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. The surrounding highlands area is home to red deer and oak woodlands. On the eastern shore, footpaths and cycle trails criss-cross craggy Ben Lomond mountain and the smaller Conic Hill. Across the loch, Luss Heritage Path winds through rolling countryside and ancient Luss village, with its stone cottages.Read more

    You might also know this place by the following names:

    West Dunbartonshire, WDU, Заходні Дамбартаншыр, Западен Дънбартъншър, Siorrachd Dhùn Bhreatainn an Iar, Západní Dunbartonshire, Gorllewin Swydd Dunbarton, Mendebaldeko Dunbartonshire, دونبارتونشر غربی, Länsi-Dunbartonshire, Comhairle Dhún Breatainn an Iar, Comhairle Dhùn Bhreatainn an Iar, Coontae Dùn Breatainn Heear, Zapadni Dunbartonshire, Dunbartonshire Occidentale, ウェスト・ダンバートンシャー, 웨스트던바턴셔 주, Vakarų Danbartonšyras, ویسٹ ڈنبرٹنشائر, Уэст-Данбартоншир, Wast Dunbartonshire, Західний Данбартоншир, 西鄧巴頓郡

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