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Birthday Celebrations in Jamaica
Just like that we are off on our next adventure! R is turning 40 this week and I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate this milestone birthday than taking a trip together! I actually gave R the option of having a party with family and friends or taking a trip to celebrate his…
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Dunvegan Castle and Dinner in Portree
Another excellent castle to visit on Isle of Skye is Dunvegan Castle. The castle was first opened to the public in 1933 by Sir Reginald MacLeod (27th Chief). What began for charitable purposes has grown into the castle welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. It is interesting to think of that many people crowding…
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Rosslyn Chapel, The Kelpies, & Stirling Castle
The Caledonian Sleeper train arrived in Edinburgh at roughly 8am and we quickly disembarked and collected our luggage. Waverly Station is undergoing renovations and the new rental car facility is about a 10 minute walk from the terminal. The signage is a bit misleading with the renovations but we eventually located the rental facility and…
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The Distillery – Notting Hill
Tons of places in London started distilling gin in recent years and The Distillery on Portobello Road is one example. What sets The Distillery apart is the variety of tasting/experiences they offer. We signed up for The Ginstitute experience which includes a history of gin, tasting experience, and the opportunity to make your own unique…
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Atlanta, GA and International Airspace
R and I are embarking on another international adventure! This year marks our fifth wedding anniversary and we decided to take a trip to celebrate. We typically take a one-week annual vacation and we opted to combine these events for a two-week vacation to London and Scotland! We are going to meet friends in London…
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Day 6 mother-daughter trip … homeward bound
We go home today … womp, womp. It really has been a great trip and wonderful to spend one-on-one time with Mom! This morning we re-fueled the rental car, returned the car, took the shuttle to the terminal, then cleared security. We were through security quite quickly and still had over three hours until our…
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Day 5 mother-daughter trip: exploring Mt. Rainier National Park
Mount Rainier National Park is approximately a 2 hour drive from Seattle. The weather is not especially cooperative and the mountain has been hiding behind the cloud cover. Unfortunately, it has been that way all week. Normally Mount Rainier is visible from downtown Seattle, but we are going for an adventure anyway! Very thankful we…
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Mother-daughter trip day 4: exploring Seattle!
Today is our full day exploring Seattle! Mom and I got an early start from Burlington and made the drive ack into the city. We listened to an audio book during the drive and time felt like it melted away. We caught a little bit of traffic as we got into Seattle but it was…
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Day 3 of our mother-daughter trip and we’re taking cooking classes!
I am so excited for today! I somehow convinced Mom to take two cooking classes with me at the King Arthur Baking School in Burlington, WA. Burlington is about an easy 2-2.5 hour drive from Sea-Tac airport and the baking school is located about 10 minutes from the “downtown” area. Burlington, to me, is a small town surrounded…
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2023 Mother-Daughter Trip Day 2 at Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park is about a 2.5 hour drive from our hotel so we got an early start this morning. I put on an audio book while we drove and it helped the time pass quickly. We entered the park and drove up to Hurricane Ridge for some easy hiking and views. There are a…
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