TravelStream™ news feed for member skip-ange on TravelPod's free travel blogs service http://www.travelpod.com/syndication/rss/skip-ange en-us Copyright ©2009 TravelPod.com Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:26:40 -0400 http://www.travelpod.com http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/skip-ange/15/1250792592/tpod.html http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/skip-ange/15/1250792592/tpod.html#comments Travel Blogs http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/skip-ange/15/1250792592/tpod.html Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:26:40 -0400 Whisky Coast - Scotland 2009

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Bowmore, Scotland, United Kingdom

20th - 24th August - Isle of IslayOur first stop on our tour of Scotland was at Islay, best known for it's peaty whiskys and excellent seafood.During our time on the Isle we stopped at no less than 8 distilleries (touring 2 of them) including: LagavulinArdbegLaphroaigBowmoreBunnahabhainnCaol IlaBruichladdich Kilchoman ... phew!A little tip, if you're thinking of going yourself, is to sign up with the distilleries beforehand. Joining up with Classic Malts (www.malts.com) gives you free entry (normally £5 or so), and with Laphroiag (http://www.laphroaig.com) they give you 1 foot square of land, plus your rent (a miniature cask strength whiskey)Robert seemed to really enjoy the new scenery, but was a little unsettled at night as all the travelling was breaking up his routine.For eating out and drinking, special mention would have to go to Harbour Inn (for seafood), Old Kiln Cafe, and The Lochside Hotel (for the massive selection of Islay whiskys). One thing that struck me on the Isle (especially compared to London) is that everyone is really friendly and there is a real community vibe. Even to the point that nearly everyone will wave at you on the road when going in the opposite direction.
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London, England, United Kingdom

Pearl Jam played their 2nd London concert at O2, and it was a cracker! Check out the setlist O2 ArenaAug 18, 2009Set 1

ReleaseAnimalCorduroyWhy GoElderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small TownImmortalityThe FixerEven FlowI Got IdRatsGot SomeWhippingLight YearsInsignificanceBlackLife WastedBlood(Atomic Dog)

Encore 1

SupersonicHail, HailFootstepsLove Reign O'er MeDo The EvolutionAlive

Encore 2

Better Man(Save it for Later)Crazy MaryLeaving HerePorchYellow Ledbetter

Check out the Pearl Jam to download the "bootleg" album if it tickles your fancyhttp://www.pearljam.com/goods
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Scotch Corner, England, United Kingdom

After a long 4 1/2 hour drive, we stopped off at a Travelodge on the way to Scotland ... with dinner at Little Chef .... aren't we lucky!
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Fort William, Scotland, United Kingdom


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Portree, Scotland, United Kingdom


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Oban, Scotland, United Kingdom


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Stratena, Slovakia

Saskia's wedding
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Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Shopping in Glasgow The next day after a long sleep in by Fraser we all went for a spot of retail shopping in Central Glasgow. As it was in the lead up to Christmas the shops were quite busy, with lots of stalls and acts along the way. Later that night we went to the Merchant Square for a drink and the compulsory Scottish Haggis.
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Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

IBI Christmas party A good time had by all, with plenty of eating, drinking and general merriness.Quite a few from the London office went up with partners too.
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Pencaitland, United Kingdom

Glenkinchie Distillery On a particularly wet Friday, Fraser made a quick visit on the train/bus to Glenkinchie Distillery (home of the "The Edinburgh Malt"), on the rolling farmland of East Lothian. http://www.discovering-distilleries.com/glenkinchie I was quite interesting to see the different stages in the distilling process from grains to the the still to the ultimate final product, mouthwatering single malt whiskey. At the tasting, I got to taste 12 year old whiskey, alongside the Distillers Edition (matured in Sherry casks, and a bit too sweet for my tastes) http://www.malts.com/en-gb/Malts/TastingNotes/GlenKinchie.htm#DE A good whiskey (but not at the top of my list) and if you're in the area, I recommend going along.
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