Driving through the Highlands, feeling the vastness of the land and watching the clouds descend over the mountains, is a truly humbling experience. From Glencoe to the famous castle of Eilean Donan, we watched out the car windows in silence as the magic of the landscape revealed itself. More than once we remarked that photographs can't do it justice. And yet we tried anyway, hopping out of the car at every opportunity.
This time I spent with my husband and my parents was truly a gift. We are good travel companions, the four us. Each giving the others the space to wander and explore on their own, always coming back to the fold for a hot cup of tea, a wee dram, or a good meal together. We talked of nothing and everything. We tramped through mud and moss, felt the grey mountain mists on our faces, and lingered over warm wood fires. Two gentlemen explored that nectar of the Highlands known as single malt whisky, and two ladies sipped French wine while they did it. It was all just right.
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Eilean Donan is beautifully situated, isn't it? We've toyed with the idea of a cottage in Scotland for years - a kind of second home for the retirement years. I fell in love with Scotland many years ago and its an abiding love. Oddly enough, the worse the weather, the more I like it.
Oh Blue, so true indeed! There is something about those grey mists and dark green mountains. I love how the water look almost black at times.
Sounds like such a delightful journey. What a wonderful experience to share with your loved ones. The pictures are to die for. It must have been amazing.
Sign me up for the wine and to the definitive conversation regarding kilts: boxers, briefs or commando!
There is a particular redemptive quality of a good hike in the mist. So glad you had a lovely trip.
The perfect sky - KDM
Eilean Donan is such beautiful and famous castle. You share perfect and amazing sky photo. You have don fantastic work.
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