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12 December 2004 Today we drove north from Aberdeen along the coast to Peterhead which is known in Scotland as the fishing capital or "Blue Tune". St Combs was the next stop. If you click here you can see some photos of St Combs. While driving through the town we stumbled upon a links golf course and decided to brave driving along side it hoping that no wayward balls would come our way. From here we drove to Fraserburgh and stopped for lunch and a look at the lighthouse. After lunch we moved south to Turriff which had magnificant views of the surrounding landscape. Over the last two days we were hoping to see highland cows and managed to spot a few while driving from Turriff. After Turriff we made our way back to Aberdeen. 11 December 2004 Today we went on a day trip from Aberdeen west along the River Dee in search of Castles and scenery. We pasted through Banchory which is a qaint little place on the River Dee. The sign posting here is frustrating as there is no warning of the tourist spots until you are open them. After we missed the castle we were looking for (Drum Castle) we headed on west to Loch Muick which is the Lachnagar Highlands. We walked around the Loch was absorbed the breath taking views and then decided to go back because it was -2 degrees. From here we headed to Braemar which is a small settlement in hilly country. We had lunch at the Fife Arms Hotel and then headed to the Linn of Dee which is a narrow gorge on the river dee. 24 November 2004: We found a one bedroom flat to stay in Aberdeen. It will be great to have our own place again and not having to live out of a backpack. 23 November 2004: Des has started his new position with Mott Mcdonald in Aberdeen Scotland an Engineering Firm consulting to Scottish Water 30 August 2004 - Author: Des. Hiking Gear: Well we went shopping over the weekend for backpacking equipment. A few hours of decision making and a few thousand dollars later (.... that's with a 30-50% discount "ouch") we depart the store onto the streets of Perth City looking like the seasoned traveller. Time to take our new purchases back to the car. We weren't even 5 minutes out of the shop and Michelle was already asking me to carry her pack and we were only "trekking" up the carpark staircase. I only hope this doesnt become a regular occurrence during the trip! Items on the list included: - Backpack - Hiking Boots - Down Sleeping Bag (rated to -3 deg. for the cold nights in Africa and Europe) - Sleeping Mattress - Quick dry towel - Head Lamp - Medical Kit stocked with various tablets "The travelling Doctor" - Wind, rain & snow resistant clothing - Mosquito Net A great website for Camping and Hiking Gear is www.mountaindesigns.com |
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| JANUARY 2005 25 Jan 05: Burns Night. We spent Burns Night, the annual celebration of the life and work of Scotland's national bard, Robert Burns with a few of the Scottish friends. Paul cooked up the traditinal Haggis, Nips & Tatties (Potatoes & Turnips). Toasting to the Haggis which is the reading of a poem offically commences the start of the dinner. Paul and Ewan both dressed in Kilts for the occassion. This was followed by a poem or three from Robert Burns collection and then a toast with whiskey. 23 Jan 05: Went drove to St Andrews south of Dundee in Scotland. St Andrews is steep in Scottish history. We visited St Andrews Castle and the old ruin abbey. For lunch we decided on a little pub called The Tudor and watch Aberdeen take on the Rangers in the football. 22 Jan 05: Went to Stirling 22 Jan 05 to visit the Monument of William Wallace and the Battle Field at Bannockburn with Robert De Bruce. 10 & 21 Jan 05: Michelle and Des celebrated their birthdays in January. New Years was spent in Edinburgh watching Blondie in Concert....see photos We had christmas lunch at Marcliffe at Pitfolds in Aberdeen....see christmas photos We had the Mott Macdonald work christmas party on Friday 17th December and it started off with the fall of snow.....bring on the white christmas. Michelle has found a Temp Position at Cornhill Hospital in Aberdeen. On the weekend we visited a few sites around Scotland. Des has secured a contract position with Mott Macdonald an Engineering Firm consulting to Scottish Water |