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Green Hills and Rugged Landscapes
... there were a lot of English accents among the crowds (especially students). This is where I was reminded that I was still in Britain.
I wish I could have ventured out and visited other, more rural, parts of Scotland, but unfortunately I just didn't have enough time. Maybe some day I will go back and get the chance to learn more about Scottish culture which is, after all, part of my own heritage!
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Hello to Bonney Scotland via the Great Lakes
We spent our morning in Chester taking in all the magnificent Tudor buildings, excavated Roman walls & amphitheatre and walking amongst "the rows", which are very old, three tiered shopping arcades. Once again, Stuart & I opted out of the "guide led group walk" and did our own thing. When a town is as simply laid out, as Chester is, it's quite easy and infinitely more preferable to ditch the group and just wander around.
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The Odyssey begins.....
... that was open. Even the Pubs had closed their food service for the night. I finally gave up, headed back to the Hotel and was prepared to take a Taxi to the main part of town to find a fast food restaurant. However the girl at the front desk suggested Pizza, so Domino’s delivery was a good alternative.
I’m looking forward to my first full day of touring tomorrow.
11 Aug. 24 - Wednesday
After much anticipation and months ...
Castles, Palaces, and Ghosts
... dinner of cullops on a plate, which are medallions of Angus beef in a rosemary and port sauce. Also, vegetables and a bottle of Malbec wine. For pudding, Anne had butterscotch terrine and Diann had chocolate mousse infused with scotch. By the way, after careful scrutiny, we discovered we had a thermostat in our room in plain sight, so no open window tonight! ...
Venezuela: Into the Revolution
... yourself, because while you are changing and overcoming these fears, you are transforming your reality, and transforming the reality around you, and this is like a spark, which burns and grows, and it is very beautiful to share with everyone. What else can I say?”
While that sentiment remains widespread, no form of hierarchy, exploitation, or oppression can continue unchallenged ...


