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I know, I’ve been remiss in posting these last two weeks. I’ve been busy enjoying my summer and attending a writer’s workshop. This week, I’ll be finishing up the last of the travel blogging for my trip to the British Isles, and then get back to my usual everyday blog topics. It was fun whileRead more about British Isles Souvenirs, part 1[…]
My Favorite Dolphin Originally uploaded by LisaYak I was looking at the beautiful dolphin pictures that Rosie O’Donnell has posted on her site, and couldn’t resist posting this picture of my youngest daughter. She is obsessed with dolphins, and in 2005, decided she wanted to be a dolphin for Halloween. I searched everywhere for aRead more about The Dolphin Costume[…]
Okay, so apparently there’s this “tagging” thing making the rounds on the blogosphere, where you post “You’ve been tagged” on someone’s blog, and then they have to post 8 interesting things about themselves. And wouldn’t you know it, I’ve been tagged. Normally, I’m one of those people who detests chain letters or “pass it on”Read more about Tagged, like a wildebeest on Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom…[…]
Friday, July 13, 2007 – Edinburgh (South Queensferry), Scotland The ship anchored off the port in South Queensferry, and after a tender ride under the red railway bridge, we arrived. There are two options for those wishing to get into Edinburgh on their own: take a train into Waverly Station (the heart of downtown Edinburgh)Read more about Edinburgh/S. Queensferry: Walking the Royal Mile[…]
Pardon me whilst I take a quick break from my travel blogging for this important public service announcement: I was making gazpacho today, and stupidly cut up some jalapeno pepper without wearing gloves first. I washed my hands right afterwards, but it was too late: the oils got into my skin, and my hands andRead more about Jalapeno Hands: something that actually works![…]
Thursday, July 12, 2007 – Inverness (Invergordon), Scotland We docked in Invergordon bright and early, and upon arrival we were treated to the glorious sound of bagpipers serenading us as we went ashore. I enjoyed all of the ports we visited on this trip, but if I had to single out just one as aRead more about Inverness/Invergordon: Look out Nessie, here we come![…]
I was going to incorporate this information into a blog entry, but decided it was important enough to pull out and feature prominently. PLEASE pay attention, because I missed a great opportunity to save money in Scotland, and I am still kicking myself over it. The ONLY thing that will make me feel better aboutRead more about SCOTLAND TRAVELERS: MONEY-SAVING TIP![…]
Wednesday, July 11, 2007 – Kirkwall (Orkney Islands), Scotland We anchored off of the coast of Kirkwall by 7am, but since we’d planned to tour the island on our own, rather than take a ship’s tour, we had time for a leisurely sit-down breakfast in the DaVinci Diningroom. NOTE: I’m happy to report that theRead more about Kirkwall/Orkney: A cold place with a warm heart[…]
Tuesday, July 10, 2007 – AT SEA DAY The kids had already decided ahead of time that they wanted to sleep in as late as possible, so we put the Do Not Disturb sign on their door, bolted it (we had direct access to their room through our shared balcony), roused the 13-year-old to letRead more about At Sea: a relaxing break for all[…]
One of the fun and memorable exhibits at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Monday, July 9, 2007 – Glasgow (Greenock), Scotland My baby turned 13 today! OMG, how can I be old enough to have a TEENAGER? I demand a recount. We docked in Greenock at 8am, and after a nice birthday breakfast, we wentRead more about Glasgow, Scotland: My teenager’s big day![…]