After two days in Ullapool, we took the ferry to the Isle of Lewis and Harris.  We arrived in the port of Stornoway and began our drive through the countryside. Our first stop was at the Callanish stone circles, which according to the linked article, is the most prehistoric site in Scotland.  The summer solstice occurred …
Scotland – Ullapool
The first two nights of our walking trip in Scotland were spent at the quaint fishing village of Ullapool. Â Ullapool is a small village with a population of about 1300 people. I felt right at home as I grew up in a small lake town with a population of about 1200. But don't …
Eilean Donan Castle
I have a bit of wanderlust in me and love to travel, although I don't get to travel nearly as much as I'd like. Â I think that traveling to new places, understanding different cultures and meeting new people gives us a better understanding of the world around us. Â One thing I've discovered in my travels …
Red Rock Canyon
If it hadn't been as hot as it was, it would have been fun to do some hiking at Red Rock Canyon. Â But, being that it was 110 degrees, that didn't happen. Â We did take a drive through the park though. Â We just missed sunset, although there was still a glow on the distant rocks. …
Weekly Challenge: Culture (Portugal)
Several years ago, I spent some time in Portugal. I had never really thought about going to Portugal for vacation, but it was winter in the US and we wanted to go somewhere warm. Â It ended up being one of my favorite vacation destinations. We spent a few days in Lisbon and the rest of …
Through My Lens 