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By Rachel M Posted on October 17, 2020

Glasgow in autumn

We’ve come to Glasgow for the weekend to submit biometric data (fingerprints) for our permanent residency application. We’ve been waiting to do this since March when everything closed down. The … Continue reading Glasgow in autumn

Categories: JournalTags: autumn, cat, Glasgow, Kelvingrove Park, permanent residency, photos, University of Glasgow, Victoria, visa
By Rachel M Posted on October 7, 2020

I broke my phone and photos of the autumn colours

My last blog post I wrote and published from my new phone when I was out and about in town. As I walked back home, tragedy struck when I dropped … Continue reading I broke my phone and photos of the autumn colours

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeen, autumn, colours, Duthie Park, photos, Samsung, Scotland, seasons
By Rachel M Posted on November 18, 2019

A cucumber in Scotland in November

Yesterday I picked all these tomatoes at my allotment and even discovered a cucumber! This must be a first for Aberdeen: a cucumber in November. I thought my cucumber plant … Continue reading A cucumber in Scotland in November

Categories: JournalTags: allotment, autumn, gardening, glasshouse, greenhouse
By Rachel M Posted on October 19, 2019

Back to Craigendarroch

We went for a glorious walk up Craigendarroch today. The landscapes are beautiful at this time of year with a palette of yellows, oranges, golds, reds, browns, pinks, and greens. … Continue reading Back to Craigendarroch

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeenshire, autumn, Ballater, colours, Craigendarroch, photos, walking
By Rachel M Posted on October 27, 2018October 27, 2018

Autumnal snow

It’s not often we get to see snow and autumn colours simultaneously but that’s exactly what we got today. We drove past this next distillery on our way to Grantown … Continue reading Autumnal snow

Categories: JournalTags: autumn, Glenlivet, photos, Scotland, snow, Speyside, travel
By Rachel M Posted on October 21, 2018October 21, 2018

Aberdeenshire in the Autumn

A photographer friend of ours visited for a few days this week and took off before dawn each morning to capture the sunrise. One morning he got this shot of … Continue reading Aberdeenshire in the Autumn

Categories: Journal, PhotosTags: Aberdeenshire, autumn, Big Ladder, castle, Drum, Dunnottar, photos, sunrise
By Rachel M Posted on October 22, 2016

Duthie Park in October

This afternoon I told the kids we were going to a vegetarian restaurant for dinner and there was an explosion of complaint. I thought I might have accidentally pulled off their finger … Continue reading Duthie Park in October

Categories: JournalTags: autumn, Duthie Park, food, Foodstory, photos, Vegan, vegetarian
By Rachel M Posted on October 15, 2016

A rainy autumn day on the bike path

We ran out of biscuits today which was potentially disastrous. My choice was either to bake some biscuits or cycle to Newton Dee to buy some more. Of course the … Continue reading A rainy autumn day on the bike path

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeen, autumn, bike path, cargo bikes, cycling, Newton Dee, photos, rain
By Rachel M Posted on October 27, 2014October 28, 2014

Photos from Aberdeen

I like to look at the types of houses people live in when I go to different cities. Here are a few from the residential streets of Aberdeen plus a … Continue reading Photos from Aberdeen

Categories: AberdeenTags: Aberdeen, architecture, autumn, photos, pics
By Rachel M Posted on October 19, 2013

Soccer and cycling in York

Every Saturday morning, Daniel plays soccer. He is 6 years old, mildly autistic and has Tourette’s syndrome. We have tried many extra-curricular activities for him before, including soccer, but he … Continue reading Soccer and cycling in York

Categories: TravelTags: autumn, bikes, cargo, coaching, cycling, photographs, photos, soccer, travel, York

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