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A travel blog entry by birdsflyinghigh

So im waiting on confirmation from HR at my current employment and then the contract for my 6 months away in malawi.

So far im feeling excited... anxious. No stranger to backpacking and travelling but africa is big new one for me- so any comments or feedback much appreciated.

I have started my ...

Discovering My Roots in Aberdeenshire

A travel blog entry by kaddison

... much time driving around Aberdeen, but from what I saw from the car, it is a much more beautiful city than people had described. It is the oil capital of Europe, so there is a lot of money there. It just means that pretty much every house and building is in beautiful grey stone and well-kept. It certainly doesn’t have Edinburgh’s fairy-tale charm of history, but it is quite a pleasant, pretty city.

We then headed to Esplanade Street, and walked ...

The end of the road.

A travel blog entry by abbyabbott

... about leaving her, I will cry. Anyway, I have about 13 hours before I have to head to the airport at an ungodly hour of the morning. I haven't packed yet so I guess I'd better get that done and then try to have a nap. For those of you at home...I am looking forward to seeing you...for those here, I hate leaving you!

I will leave you with some parting shots of beautiful Aberdeen. Enjoy!

Love to you all,
Thanks for taking this trip with me.

Sherry/Sheryl/Mom/Nana
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A visit to the past.

A travel blog entry by abbyabbott

... to Houston when she was about 12 and I hadn't seen Nikki since she was about 5. They are such beautiful young women and we had a great time visiting, going out to lunch and looking at old photo albums. What a laugh! Nikki's 4 year old daughter is just like Madison and Dani...hope to get them together. It was a great day!

Love Mom/Sheryl/Nana
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Hatton Village and Stone Circles

A travel blog entry by abbyabbott

... Outlander" series...didn't want to find myself heading back in time and not able to get Starbucks. Eventually I touched a couple but thankfully remained in the 21st century. It was fascinating!

We are now back at home, my feet have thawed and my shoes are drying in front of the fire. Curry take-out tonight! WooHoo!! Love you all bunches!

Sheryl/Mom/Nana
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