Tales From The Bucket

Alidstar's Voice Dropped Low.... I am going to skip ahead.  When I was packing up my car to leave Inverness, a gentleman was walking his dog down the street (a very cute jack russell).  He stopped and said hello and asked if I was leaving.  I said yes, my time was over in Inverness, but I was moving on to Forres. And to other places after that. We introduced ourselves.  "How long would I be in Scotland," Alidstar asked.  I said, "I do not know. It's open-ended.  It depends on how long the government will let me stay."  So then his voice dropped and he asked, "Do you know how to stay as long as you like?  You get married!"  I said I was aware of that.  He then asked with a twinkle in his eye, "Can I have your number?"  I chuckled and said "I don't think so.  But it's been nice chatting with you."  Those Scottish lads are so friendly! One thing I really like about the UK is that they have the weirdest sounding pubs and sma...

  It's Time For Castles, Palaces, &  More Super Skinny Roads The last thing I did before leaving Ellon, was to visit Glamis (pronounced "Glams") Castle.  it was the home of Elizabeth, The Queen Mum and was the birthplace of Princess Margaret.  It was lovely.  The rooms were beautiful and I was able to take photos - which is always a plus for me. The gift shop was also fantastic.  I really had to scoot out of there fast.  However, a few things did manage to jump into my bag.... . By now I've driven almost 1,000 miles and getting more secure driving on the left side of skinny roads. Sometimes, nail-bittingly skinny!  After leaving Ellon, I headed down to Pitlochry.  Where the high and low lands meet.  A Highland Games was originally planned, but as COVID cases surged in Scotland, the committee made the decision to cancel.  I was disappointed, but there is always another.  That's the cool thing about this trip.  Next time...