Funny, when you have a summer activity that is so ingrained in your regional culture you expect it to conjure an identical set of mental images all over the world. I don’t know why I would expect that. I had … Continue reading →
For those of us who have been wondering why we haven’t heard much from Eddie Murphy lately, its because he’s been busy with his new business venture. And from all indications it is a very successful one. His trucks are … Continue reading →
I’m back on the SlowTrav Sunday Slow cooking track. I missed some really great salads while we were gone. I hope to catch up at some point. But, in the meantime, I couldn’t have come back to a better choice … Continue reading →
Zalma, Missouri – Marble Hill, Missouri – San Luis Obispo, California – Branson, Missouri Borgo di Montemigiano, Umbria – Firenze, Toscana – Roma, Lazio – Gallipoli, Puglia Santa Elana Cloud Forest, Costa Rica – Blue Hole, Belize Madrid, Espana – … Continue reading →
The rental for our first week in Scotland was a restored quarry worker’s cottage in the village of Balvicar on Seil Island. During the hey day of slate, these cottages were built in long rows. The cottages were two rooms … Continue reading →
I’d read somewhere about the cave that is reported to have inspired Mendelssohn’s “Hebridean Overture”. Since I happen to be partial to Mendelssohn, the idea of visiting Fingal’s Cave caught my fancy. So I began searching for information about Staffa. … Continue reading →
On the western coast of Scotland, situated south of the region’s major city, Oban, and east of the large isle of Mull are the three small islands of Seil, Luing, & Easdale. Part of the Inner Hebrides, they’re certainly far … Continue reading →
I promised last night that I’d start my Scotland blogging tonight. But, I’ve spent the last 4 hours just organizing the pictures. So, I’m going to “kind of” start my blogging. These pictures are of the subject of my first … Continue reading →
Charlie posted a request on one of my other blog entries for the pistacio liqueur recipe. The key to good results is the freshness of the pistacio nuts. Don’t scrimp on quality here. The fresher and greener the nut meats … Continue reading →
The week of the trip we most anticipated is proving to be worthy of our anticipation. We only got here Saturday, but are already worried about how soon we must leave. This place is amazing. We pushed ourselves yesterday. Had … Continue reading →