LJ Idol 11 Week 4

[sunouttomorrow]

Scotland has ruined me.

Two years ago, in celebration of turning the big 5-0, seven of my close relatives and I took a ten-day, dream trip to Scotland. I say it was a dream trip because it was my long-time dream to go to Scotland. I’m not entirely sure why. I don’t think there’s an overabundance of Scottish heritage in my DNA. It more likely stems

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[bleodswean]

What a wonderful wonderful holiday!!! I'm very envious and I think you absolutely SHOULD investigate every avenue for permanent relocation if its calling so loudly and endearingly to your heart.

[sunouttomorrow]

Permanent relocation would rule out life with my husband, so unless something tragic happens it's quite a long shot. :) Although....he is 10 years older than I am...

Thanks for reading and commenting.

[nikkiii_brown]

Oh, I'm so happy to read this! Scotland is my dream destination and it's amazing to see what a lovely time you had! I hope you get to make it back one day!

[sunouttomorrow]

You should go!! It was so beautiful and the people were all so nice.

Thanks for reading and commenting.

[kehlen]

I have never been to Scotland, but absolutely get how a place can "ruin" you (the Tower of London among many many others).

I felt like was there with you in your story, very nicely done :)

[sunouttomorrow]

London is on my list for someday as well. I would tell everyone to go to Scotland if I could. It was fantastic!

Thank you for reading and commenting.

[rayaso]

What a great holiday! My father's father was from Scotland, and I have the ancestral sword. I would love to see it.

[sunouttomorrow]

It was beautiful. There's so much to see and do also. You should go. If I had a family connection, I would have researched where they came from and made sure I visited there. One of my cousins has ancestry tied to William Wallace (on her other side, not mine) so going to the Wallace Monument was epic for her.

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[halfshellvenus]

It's a beautiful country, and sizeable too. I'd love to see more of it.

And I think you should totally visit Italy. It's gorgeous!

[sunouttomorrow]

Have you been? I just loved it so much. I was worried that it wouldn't live up to my expectations, but it totally did and more.

We've semi-planned a trip through northern Italy, just need to find the funds and time to go. :)

Thanks for reading and commenting.

[halfshellvenus]

I went decades ago with my parents, and it was only for about 3 days around Edinburgh. We spent more time in Wales, which is where my ancestors are from.

The part of Scotland I saw was beautiful, and of course the other parts seen through TV shows like Hamish Macbeth and Shetland and Monarch of the Glen. 10 days seems like a luxury, and as you say, it still wasn't enough!

We loved Italy. I've been to Rome and Florence twice, and Venice once, and I recommend all of them. Don't miss Venice-- it's a one-of-a-kind city!