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Discovering My Roots in Aberdeenshire
Saturday, November 17
I am in study mode, but I really wanted to see where my Grandpa grew up before his family immigrated to Canada, so I made time for a 28 hour trip this weekend.
I spent the morning of November 17 writing my essay at the Starbucks on Byres road, with my Gingerbread latte—nothing like Christmas drinks to get me in paper-writing mode! I was disappointed they weren't playing Christmas music though.
At about 2:30, I got ...
A visit to the past.
Today I went to Kintore and "Heathbank" (Heathbank is the name of the house.) Heathbank was my home/home base from 1979 -1993. I was a bit nervous before I went, so many memories...as is always the case with life, some good, some not so good. Today was all about the good. It was so wonderful to see my nieces, Marie and Nikki. I had not seen Marie since ...
Hatton Village and Stone Circles
... Century. This lovely stone stands alone, on the side of the road, surrounded by cows. Very interesting.
Next we went to see the East Aquhorthies Stone Circle. This required a walk up a farm road complete with wind, rain, and mud, but was worth the effort. This stone circle has been standing for 5000 years. Crazy! I was a bit worried about touching them after ...
Back to the Castles!
... chandelier, wow! The suits of armor were also interesting. I was fairly disgusted by the stuffed polar bear with a seal between it's feet...not cool. Anyway, it's another one off the list and I'm glad we went. On our way home we picked up fish and chips...great way to end a day out. Later, it's rhubarb crumble with custard.........FABULOUS!
Enjoy the photos.
Miss you
Sheryl/Mom/Nana ...
Two in one Day!!
... Mocha for this hot chocolate! We are now exhausted and at home in front of the fire waiting for Chris to deliver our fish and chips :) Tomorrow we are heading out of town but at this stage I have no idea where we are going! I do know that in the next few days I will be riding the Hogwarts Express! How cool is that! Life is good!
Miss you all,
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