Pitlochry
We are in Pitlochry in Perthshire, which is in the middle of Scotland. We caught the train from Aberdeen yesterday and plan to spend two nights here. We thought about … Continue reading Pitlochry
Category: Travel
Park Güell
I’ve had a headache for the past 24 hours which pain killers are not killing and so there was only one thing to do: go for a run. It sounds … Continue reading Park Güell
La Sagrada Família
This is the reason visitors come to Barcelona: to see the church of Sagrada Família. It’s an unusual building that is not of this world. It looks more like something from … Continue reading La Sagrada Família
An orchestra in the toilet
I got my bag early yesterday evening, thank goodness. There’s a B&B in the building we’re staying in so I had the idea to go and knock on their door to … Continue reading An orchestra in the toilet
Fear the hungry vegan
I’m currently imprisoned in our accommodation in Barcelona and I’m hungry. A hungry vegan is not someone you want to mess with. I’m stuck here waiting for my bag to … Continue reading Fear the hungry vegan
I’m in Barcelona
I made it to Barcelona but my luggage didn’t. Of all the travelling I’ve done in my life – which is a fair amount – this is the first time … Continue reading I’m in Barcelona
Santa, reindeer, and snow!
I got my Christmas present early today in the form of snow! No, it’s not snowing in Ballater but we drove to the village of Braemar – a gorgeous, gorgeous place … Continue reading Santa, reindeer, and snow!
Stone circles and whisky
Today we went in search of some stone circles. Humans have lived in Aberdeenshire for thousands of years and there are lots of important archaeological sites here including some strange … Continue reading Stone circles and whisky
Dunnottar Castle, Scotland
We had the bestest day ever today. We went to Dunnottar Castle, a Mediaeval ruin on a dramatic and rugged outcrop near the village of Stonehaven. We caught the train … Continue reading Dunnottar Castle, Scotland
My new home: Aberdeen
Aberdeen is endearing itself to me. It’s the little things that make a difference. Like this front gate I walked past yesterday with a tin of biscuits for the guard dog. … Continue reading My new home: Aberdeen
Footdee, Aberdeen
We went out for a long walk this afternoon to an old fishing village at the very tip of the east end of Aberdeen harbour. It’s called Footdee, or “Fittie”, … Continue reading Footdee, Aberdeen
Duthie Park, Aberdeen
We’re in Aberdeen and still all a bit tired and jet-lagged but glad to have all the hard stuff over and done with. We ventured out for a walk in … Continue reading Duthie Park, Aberdeen
