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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
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 ...
The end of the road.
... 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.
... 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
... Primary One (Kindergarten). His school at that time had about 12 kids in the whole school. He was so cute in his little school uniform and his school tie!
We then headed to Inverurie. to find the Maiden Stone. The Maiden Stone is a single standing stone with engravings on it. The engravings are thought to be Christian, but really they have no idea. It is from ...