Good news, my bags arrived. It's actually old news too. We're now on the Isle of Mull, where my Mum is from (mum is the British way of saying mom, but I'm sure you already knew that). Before we got here though, we had a couple of days in Lewis. Driving my Gran's car was quite an experience, being a left hand drive car. The roads in Britain are switched, with people driving on the left rather than the right. Its a little bit of a trip, I kept going to the wrong side of the car to get into the drivers side.
The added freedom of having a car was great, we drove across the island to the Callanish stones. These standing stones were built approximately 5000 years ago by neolithic peoples. It's a pretty neat sight, like Stone Henge, but not quite as big, nor with any stones stacked upon one another. While it is smaller, it is also much more accessible, unlike Stone Henge, you could actually walk up to the towering stones, get up close and even touch them. We also used that freedom to visit the Lewis Castle Grounds, drive across the island the other way to see my other cousin's house. We also made a couple of visits to my Gran, a wonderful lady, just quite ...unique.
That Wednesday we took the early ferry off the island. It was a decent trip, however there was a family that did not quite understand the concept of a designated children's area. I was reading/trying to take a nap while a toddler was screaming up a storm. Carl was laughing at me, this not being the first time a good nap has been ruined by a screaming child. After we got off the ferry we took a warmer necessary bus to Inverness, then a stinky bus to Fort William, then by car with my mum to Mull.
On Mull Carl and I have been much more relaxed. We've stayed at either my Grandmother's house (who happens to dislike Carl, because he's German-they caused WWII) or at my cousin's hotel. We visited an old abbey where Christianity was first brought to Scotland, and generally had a slow paced time. Tomorrow we're off to Edinburgh, and then in only a few days off to Jordan.
Until next time - Macleod
p.s. pictures are up, check out the link off to the side (<== that way)
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Hey Rob,
I just got back from a Bible study with a bunch of our recent graduates at the Prince's home. It was tons of fun and I mentioned you during the study (I believe I heard a Puh from Lay-ah, but was glad she showed) in regards to Summer Solstice in Scotland and long days with short nights. Glad to hear all is well. Pass on my best to Carl. Enjoy Jordan!
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