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Journal Entry-Scotland Day Ten Plus Five
I have been wanting to write about the geology and highway design and construction for several days, and I have not waited to type the best until last the last entry. I might not cover all of the highway issues that I saw, because there would be too much to cover, if I can remember…
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Journal Entry-Scotland Day Ten Plus Two
I am still exhausted. Maybe going to bed early and waking up early has something to do with my exhaustion. I guess it only makes sense. I have been thinking about Scotland regarding the people, culture, history, geology, and hiking. Today I did receive a book that I ordered on the geology of Scotland, and…
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Journal Entry – Scotland Day Ten Plus One
I slept good last night., so I was surprised on how exhausted that I am today, is this Journal Entry will be short. I did get some shopping and walking today. I keep thinking about my trip and topic that I still need to cover, but I will work on those thing the next few…
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Journal Entry- Scotland Day 10
I am back in Whitewater this evening, and, for all of today’s complications, the day went rather smooth. I woke up too early this morning this morning, so I was ready for the taxi when he got to the resort. He got me to the airport an hour too early, since I got right through…
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Journal Entry – Scotland Day Nine
Today is my last day in Scotland. Since it was cold and cloudy this morning, I stayed in the resort this morning. I walked down town for a plough man’s lunch. I was a verity of ham, pork, vegetables, and dinner roll all in small portions. I took a short walk a trail down by…
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Journal Entry – Scotland Day Eight
It was a nice – mostly sunny day today with a high of 50 degrees. I got to Balmoral Castle at 12:00 day and went to the restaurant for lunch on the castle grounds. I again tried the venison burger. Although I believe that the meat did not have anything mixed into it like it…
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Journal Entry – Scotland Day Seven
It rained all day with the high of 44 degrees. Since I woke up too early this morning, I took a morning nap and read and wrote this afternoon. I am reading a book that I found here in the room on The Scots A Genetic Journey that I have found to be interesting. After…
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Property Owners Voting
The framers only wanted property owners voting in elections, since they felt that property owners would take responsible for the country. As we look at the USA today, it becomes clear that property owners, like farmers, do take an interest for what is best for the county. As for those that do not have property,…
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Journal Entry – Scotland Day Six
The King of England is here in Scotland, an I saw his flag flying over Balmoral Castle, today. He attended church at Crathie. My guide for today, stated that I probably could have seen him, if I went in the church while he was there, but I guess that I was more interested in see…
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Journal Entry – Scotland Day Five
Today, I got over eight miles of walking/hiking in, and boy am I tired. WOW. My thighs are taking the biggest muscular beating, and my stomach is also hurting, but my waist is not shrinking. Tomorrow, I tour guide is going to pick me up at 9:00. We had discussed a half day or a…