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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
... t blame them, though, as it was a beautiful day.
I caught a bus at about 2:25 that took me back to the Aberdeen bus station. By the time I arrived at about 3:30, it had started to get dark. I walked back up to Union Street, the main street, which I walked along for a few blocks and did some shopping. I also stumbled on the Kirk of St Nicholas and the giant graveyard outside of it, which is at the heart of Aberdeen on the main street. It was so eerie, and I ...
The end of the road.
Well folks, we have come to the end of our journey together. I have such mixed emotions. Part of me is, of course, ready to be home with Doug, the kids and the grandkids. Ready to be back in my own space and bed and back to a "normal" routine. The other half of me is heart-broken at the though of leaving! It has been a magical trip, a thousand times better than I could have even imagined! I hate leaving this beautiful country and the friends here.....then there's Lorraine...not even going ...
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 ...
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