If you haven’t gotten your Willard yet, you will soon! It began going out Tuesday morning (that’s today!), so everyone should have it by Friday. There are a few surprises in there, I don’t want to give them away, so in the meantime . . . MUSICA! Let’s travel a bit, shall we? Good old comfy armchair travel. Let’s take our kitty with us.
But first, Oh Dash! Oh Victoria! Oh Lord M! Prince Albert and his selfish, cruel “Uncle Leopold!” Tell me no secrets and I’ll tell you no lies. Sunday night’s Victoria was a teary one. I did like the puppy though, all was not lost.
A cold and dreary wet day it is out here in the wild Atlantic ocean. But I have my wee cup of Constant Comment in my Castle Cottage cup, the fire is burning, can’t really ask for anything more. I thought I might take us to Scotland today! I hear lots of you are going to Scotland, or might go, or want to go, so if you do, I thought I’d show you a wonderful castle we stayed in, maybe you would like to stay there too. So off we go to the land of clans, lochs, lairds, lads and lasses, Bonny Prince Charlie, Outlander, and Balmoral, the beloved home of Queen Victoria.
It was late evening when we went looking for the two rooms that our friend Elizabeth had “found online.” We were traveling together, Joe and I, Elizabeth and Mike ~ she had no idea what this place would be like and neither did we. But how could we go wrong, we were together and having a great time.
Through tunnels of Scottish trees we went looking for a sign that said “Stravithie” on it. It was out there somewhere, so we were told! We’d traveled up from Edinburgh that day, the long way, along the Fife coast, stopping to eat, walk along the beach, pick up sea glass, go to a fishing museum . . . it’s where the cutest little fishing villages are, all festively criss-crossed with bunting flapping in the wind ~ now we were stopping overnight on our way to St. Andrews.
I was crazy about Edinburgh, everything I loved about York, there was twice as much of it in Edinburgh . . . the red line on this map traces the world famous Fife Coast where we’d been that day.
We probably passed it twice, but finally we quit talking and started concentrating, and there it was. What a nice little sign we all thought, very low key, and a cute little guardhouse too. So far, so good!
We turned down the drive . . . the lovely drive . . . Not too fancy, kind of real . . . the suspense is building, what will we find?????
This was our first glimpse of the house . . . ooooh, aaaah . . .
We drove around to the front, and this is when we began to call it a castle. Isn’t it the MOST? Couldn’t Jane Eyre be living in that pointed turret? We were saying to Elizabeth, “Where did you say you found this?” The thrill of discovery! You really never know what you might stumble upon . . . 
The Laird of the Manor, David Chalmers, with his cute Scottish accent, came out to welcome us. We were already peering into the hall, at the doors, the heads and horns on the walls, the lamps. What mysteries lie ahead?
I thought I would show you a better photo of David. Such a very nice man! And he knows all the best restaurants!
So into the front hall we went. I loved the lamp, I loved the ceiling trim and the little bit of green. I loved the whole thing. This is David’s home, he lives here, on 30 acres of gardens and a river with his wife and two children, so it’s a home they love to share with others, because as you can imagine, it’s fascinating!
I don’t know what they call this long, deep wood-paneled room, but there is the very old head of an alligator up on top of that dresser. The hunt room, perhaps. Leathery and manly, perhaps the smoking room.
I took photos of everything! Pretty lamp, pretty molding.
The dining room was filled with old carved furniture and things from days gone by.
Elegant old china and cut glass and silver . . .
Mrs. Chalmers came in a little later . . . we could hear one of their children practicing the piano somewhere in the house. Made it even more perfect.
Very much a family home. “My parents gave it to me.” That’s what David said when we asked how he came to live here. Of course they did!
Off we went to our separate wings to see our rooms . . . Joe and I climbed the red stairs in the turret . . .
looking up as we climbed . . . those are stairs. How did they do that? We don’t know. (I take that back, I’m sure Joe knows, but it’s not even light out yet, he would not want me to wake him to get this question answered!) My job is to admire curves and shadows.
Down this hallway-sitting room we went . . . loving the furniture,
Loving the fabric . . .
Loving the lamp . . .
Loving all the lamps!
Into our charming room with a view of the lawn and the river,
. . . framed by the heavy, lined drapes you find everywhere in the UK.
We came in through the hall on the right, the bathroom is off that hall, and the kitchen is through the door on the left … We each (meaning each couple) had our own kitchen. I’m happy, Joe’s happy, everyone is happy!
Perfectly appointed, all you need, bright and clean. . .
And more . . . they’d left everything we could possibly want for breakfast, Scottish bacon, ham, fresh eggs, sweet rolls, bread, butter, jam, tea, milk, juice, yogurt and cereal, a feast! And the table was set . . .
So pretty in front of the window . . .
And the view . . . How did Elizabeth ever find such a place?! Must hang out with her more!
We unpacked, went out to dinner to a wonderful restaurant David suggested, and toasted Elizabeth, and our friendship, and Scotland, and life and all good things!
And came back to the castle under this beautiful moon . . .
XXX
The next morning, of course we had to go for a walk, across the lawn and along the river we could see from our bedroom windows.
On a path through the woods. The perfect antidote to modern times.
Let’s to church! as they said in Shakespeare in Love. Yes, let’s! A lovely quiet spot out in the middle of nowhere with a beautiful old sleepy graveyard.
I imagine this walled lawn may have been a vegetable garden at one time. But I was most curious about the little rock sitting on the stone. There was something on it.
I came closer . . .a small piece of slate or maybe granite with something scratched into it:
My imagination says it may have been here since 1993. But if I let myself go, maybe 1593. Or maybe, stretching, just plain 93, as in Druids. We don’t know, but we didn’t touch it, left it as it was for other lucky travelers to happen upon. I automatically think very highly of the person who put it there. Little magic-maker. Hope she’s reading this. Love is the Law. Truly, it should be.
Back through the ancient wood the merrie folk did go.
We climbed a hill and came upon these worn stone steps and, oddly, that hole filled with water (I guess, needless to say, no one tasted it). 😜 Unmarked. No explanation. A hot tub for fairies? A little last-resort bathtub? (One of our Girlfriends suggested it was a “tail wash for dragons!”😂) But why here when there is a perfectly good river nearby? We had no idea. We saw no hose bib. I know it rains a lot here, but this much?
It’s perched on a kind of ledge, actually, the entire thing is rock. You could step behind those ferns on the left, walk off the edge and fall, maybe 20 feet? (I’m not good at falling distances.) There’s a very old, moss-covered, slippery-looking stone stairway to the bottom of the ravine that no one wanted to go on. But the boys wanted to see how deep the hole was. Nothing pulled Mike in, which was good. I stayed about this far away from it the whole time wishing I had my dangerous mastiff at my side.
And again, an answer from one of our Girlfriends. It’s a Druid’s well! It’s an actual thing. You can read more about it HERE! Fun!
Flowering things grew wild from the rocks. Because it’s Scotland. Did you know the national animal for Scotland is the Unicorn? Oh yes. Magical Scotland, land of legends and ghosts.
It was a wonderful time. If you would like to stay in a castle in Scotland, you can, so easily. Go to www.stravithiecastle.co.uk. Or write [email protected] or phone 01334 880251 It’s close to lots of nice things. And tell David we said Hello!
As promised in the new WILLARD, a Giveaway! This England, this green and pleasant land, this cup. For thee. And the book . . . a signed copy of A Fine Romance. That’s one.
And behind door number two, the new Spring cup, and one of my brand new cross stitch kits for Home Sweet Home, because they kind of match, and go together. Also for thee. Two giveaways! They won’t arrive from England until the first of April, so you’ll have to wait for spring. I’ll be away, but Sheri will make sure you get them the moment they arrive. All you need to do to sign up for both giveaways is leave a comment at the bottom of this post, where you see the teeeeeny tiny word that says, “comments,” click there, say anything, and voila, you’re in the drawing! I’ll contact you if you win, but you can come back in a few days to see if Vanna chose your name. Life is good!
Must go now . . . Say Goodbye to my muses, these . . .
And this one. I’m thinking of changing his name to Dash. Beloved puppy of mine. Have a wonderful day dear ones. Keep in touch! There are adventures and more surprises ahead! 
What a lovely tour with a lovely guide! Thank you❣️
Perfect green view on your England cup, just how I remembered it to be as I traveled around there!! 🐑 Love, love this post on Scotland, a bucket list destination!!😘 Thanks for your words and photos and all the magic!!
I am one of the lucky few who will travel to England in May and join Betsy and Mandy on the tour of the Lake District, and join Susan and her girlfriends for the picnic. Thank you for all the joy you share.
You ARE so lucky Diane. I was talking to Mandy yesterday, she is doing such a wonderful job of planning! You are going to love it!
We are in the pre-planning-dreaming with intent- of going to Scotland next summer! Would LOVE to win one of your cups and book or cross stitch! ❤️ Pam. Email: [email protected]
As a timid soul who does not fly, your lovely blogs about your trips to all the places I would love to go if I could get my fanny on a plane, mean so much to me. Your photos are beautiful. Thank you for sharing your trips with this armchair traveler. Can’t wait to see Ireland!
Being firmly anti-torture, I take boats! 😛
What a charmed life you lead, Susan! But I know you’ve worked very hard for everything you have. Thank you for letting me in on your world. Blessings, Julia
I do work hard, but it is charmed, I think that too. Count my blessings every day. xoxoxo
Hi Susan,
I love all the beautiful places you & Joe visit. Thank you for sharing your pictures & many wonderful experiences with all of us. I was so… excited today – the mail delivered a much anticipated package – my 4 Susan Branch coffee/tea cups I had preordered:-) They are all so adorable & it makes me smile to drink my coffee or tea from them. Susan, thank you for your artistic creativity in designing these cups & the inspiration you bring to me & so many others. Look forward to the upcoming Willard. Take care.
It’s my pleasure, always wanted to be able to do lovely things. xoxo
Yes pretty please with sugar on top!
Scotland looks magical! Maybe one day I might see them for myself, but for now your pictures and stories can transport me there in my imagination. Thanks!
Thirteen inches of snow here in Minnesota! Could use a January thaw like you talked about in Willard. But it does look beautiful, so I will enjoy that while it lasts. . Received my cups. Just lovely. I have the hardest time deciding which to keep and which to give away!
Love the England cup! Scotland is on my list. Seeing England and gardens in July.
Thank you, Sue, for another lovely post. My grandaughter, Elizabeth, came home today from pre-school and said, “Let’s see what Susan is up to!” and we both enjoyed the castle, woods, unicorns and fairy magic gifted to us today! Talk about God’s gift of sense of beauty–this five year old has IT and we are so blessed to know she shares all our joys of nature and life. She is an old soul in a little body, but loves to share your stories. You are very special to her (me too!).
I love her already! Thank you Irene!
I love hearing from you Susan! Your emails always feel like home. Thank you for taking the time to write and share with us. ♥️ I’m hoping to visit Scotland next year for my 50th! It’s posts like this that helps keep the dream alive.
Wonderful!!! Loved every word and picture!! Such fun!
Love armchair traveling with you, will dream of castles and fairies tonight! 😊🧚♀️🏰
Just finished A Fine Romance! Love, love, loved it! I felt like I was traveling with you. As soon as I finished the book I came to your web site. Thank you so much Susan. I have wanted to go to England for a long time and I feel like I have in the pages of your wonderful book. 💕
It is always a sweet day when there is a new post. Thank you so much! I do believe the well is for the dragons to wash their paws, however.
I can’t wait for your next book to come out. I have them all and love them, I have even re-read them. I just love them all.
Hi Susan, I so enjoy reading about your travels. You make me feel like a friend telling me about your recent trip. Scotland is such a beautiful country, it’s nice to know that places like this still exist.
Looking forward to receiving my Willard this week and so enjoyed hearing about your trip to Scotland. I love the beautiful wood worked pieces of furniture and all the different textures in your photos. I imagine it must be so beautiful. I appreciate you sharing your photos and memories. Looking forward to hearing about your new journeys this spring. Happy Days!
Susan, your words and photos bring such light and joy, but most of all I marvel at your ability to have the most appropriate quotes in your books and on your
blog. I was just in World Market this afternoon. Purchased PG Tips and all the Easter rabbits, eggs, etc on display reminded me of Easter 2017 with a week in the Lake District.
Easter! Another thing to look forward to!
I love this blog and would be thrilled to win one of your two beautiful give-aways! But I will keep reading either way. Love and thanks for all the beauty and happiness you share, Susan.
Susan…loved that trip to Scotland ! Just what I needed on this rainy night ! What a beautiful castle that was. Hope to visit one day.
I always have mixed feelings when I read one of your blogs. I so enjoy visiting the world with you but am jealous that I’m not really going along. Maybe sometime but keep posting. Love from chilly Ohio.
I’ll do my very best to take you there in my blog!! I know it’s not the same, but there are good things, you will be very comfy the entire time!
I don’t know how you do it but it seems your posts come on the days I need them the most. This morning we had to put our 15 year old dog down but night I got a tour of Scotland. Thank you for a lovely end to a stressful day!
Oh I’m so so so sorry. 💔 Sending love. xoxo
I want to go explore the UK and when I explore Scotland I will look up Stravithie Castle. What a nice escape reading your blog is. Perhaps a collection of blogs will be the makings of another book. My daughter gave me your other books for Christmas. I so thoroughly enjoyed them. I relish everything about them: the drawings, the photos, the content, the unique script. Always a reminder that a collection of ordinary moments add up to an extraordinary life. Blessings from BC, Canada
So exactly right, it’s what life is made of.❤️ Take care of the moment, and everything will follow.
Thank you for taking me to these wonderful places…Only you can make one feel as if they are right there with you!
A country with a unicorn as the national symbol is absolutely a magical place.
Love your posts and travelling vicariously through your trips (although I really plan to actually do some of these trips soon!)
Just plain wonderful. Thank you! Ld
Dear Susan, I love how you sweep us away with you, a mini magical getaway, just reading your words, seeing your artwork. It’s positively infectious! Thank you for this delightful virtual travel, much more vivid (and restorative to the soul) than any virtual reality application could do today.
Your friendly stow-away,
Rebecca
Oh how this post makes me want to go there! Thank you for the wonderful pictures and stories! So so fun!😊
I’m in total agreement with Laura from Indiana… saying good-bye to Lord M. Sniff. sniff, cry, cry! Scotland and Alaska were my dream trips. We made it to Alaska, taking the Inside Passage cruise ten years ago, but I hate to say, I don’t think we will make it to Scotland due to two very bad knees and difficulty walking. So thanks for sharing some of Scotland with me! Such a lovely place!
Sounds like a bit of heaven on earth!
Shouldn’t everyone spend at least one night of their life in a castle? I say “YES”. Maybe one day my dream will come true.
I am Scottish on my father’s side. I would love to visit Edinburgh where my grandmother was from. She came to the states via Canada as an escort to mail order brides on their way to husbands waiting for them in Canada. Once she settled in California she checked the mail every day for a letter from home. She ended up marrying the mail man, my grandfather!
Darling!
Scotland! One of my favorite places! I think the castle mug is perfect!
Thank you for sharing your travels and your life with us! I love to travel and hope to go to Scotland some day and also to England. I love your exuberance for life and the joy you bring to the lives of your fans. My friend and I are collecting your season mugs. They put a smile on my face each time I use them!
How wonderful. Sigh. I loved the tour through this Scottish home. Sigh again. Your photos and Jack. Everything. I received my 2018 calendar and it’s just LOVELY. My daughter and I kept exclaiming over each little precious detail. Thanks for the generous give aways.
Thank you for the travels! Loved hearing from you and traveling the world. Now off to read Willard…
Hi Susan!
Can’t wait to follow your posts from
the U.K. It will be here before you know it! Have a wonderful time, and thank you for sharing it with all of us.
I love this ! This reminds me of trips I’ve taken to England with my Mom and daughter. Such great memories we made. I love your books! I have given many as gifts to family, friends and myself. 😊
Your post brings back wonderful memories of prior trips to the UK countryside, lush green and magical. Still hope to get to Scotland one day and explore. Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful! I love your books too!
Thank you, Susan, for sharing your wonderful world with us.
My mother was from the western part of Scotland. Maybe that’s why she had a Westie at two different times in her life. Each of them was named Morag.
Love that!
I am of Scottish heritage and never been I am a bit of English and Irish and others places but my Grandmother described beautiful heather covering the highlands of Scotland! Did you see any heather Susan?
Everywhere! I even have a crumbling piece of it here in my diary!
Loved “the unicorn is the national animal of Scotland.” Of course it is. How magical!
I may love the wee lambie cup even more than the pansy cup!
I love everything you post,but Jack steals my heart, he is adorable!
Thank you for this post — this is the week for a proper Burns Supper! Perhaps you could do a book on that? I’d love it! When you go back to Scotland… Kildrummy Castle and hotel. Pure magic.
Truly, many thanks for what you do. We didn’t get to the vineyard this past Christmas tide, but hopefully soon.
I.too, would like to visit Scotland one day. It’s the ancient home of my ancestry. Are you familiar with the British author, Rosamunde Pilcher? She writes homey novels about Scotland and Cornwall. It was through her novels that I first became aware that I am a closet anglophile. Actually maybe it happened earlier when I read James Herriot’s books as a young teen. And now I have your writings to further my enjoyment. Thank you!
It’s so funny, closet anglophile. Me too, it was a discovery that had everything to do with falling in love!
Thank you, Susan, for taking us along on your trip to Scotland and the enchanted palace! I gave your cups to all my girlfriends for Christmas, and now I’m treating myself. Which leads to having little tea breaks during the day, alternating from my new cup collection! I am thoroughly enjoying the slowing down/sipping tea habit. Thank you for your inspiration!!
Loved your post. Staying at a castle? What an experience!
I always look forward to your blogs!
Susan,
It was a delight to read about your trip to Scotland. I am a nature lover and this was delightful.
Thanks,
Sandy Y.
Giveaway? Yes, please!
Hope your trip is ever so delightful.
Stravithie Castle looks so lovely! A visit to Scotland is on my bucket list. A lot of my ancestors are from Scotland so I want to see where they lived.
What a lovely Scottish post! Thank you. xo
Hi Susan,
A quick search about the well turned this up… druidry.org/library/sacred-sites/dunino-den-our-history-nutshell
Fascinating stuff!
Thank you for sharing your stay in the Scottish castle. I only resently found my husband’s birth family and have he is mainly Scottish decent. Maybe one day we’ll make a trip to Scotland.
Oh My… Love all the wonderful photos of Scotland. And of that soft snuggly kitty stashed away in the drawer.
I would like to visit Scotland someday. Loved your sharing your visit with us. Now I re a l l y want to go visit Scotland!
I have wanted to travel to Ireland but now know Scotland should also be on that trip too! Thank you for always such great entries!
I need to go to this beautiful home! I’ll put it on my bucket list 🙂
Love the tour of Scotland. My ancestors are from there. Thanks for sharing! Oh, and of course, the new cups are lovely!! 🙂
My husband, Cliff, and I are discussing our trip to Scotland, England, and Wales within two years. What an adventure to stay in such a castle. Thanks for sharing all your traveling tidbits and photos. I have collected all your cookbooks, beginning when I was a young wife and mother in San Luis Obispo. Your 3 book series about your life have a special place on my favorite bookshelf. I just love to re-read them, especially A Fine Romance in the evenings before bed. Thank you for sharing your creativity in so many ways.
I’d love to see Scotland with my daughter. A mother/daughter road trip is in our DNA.
I always look forward to a new blog. Thank you Susan for sharing so many delightful things.
What a find that was to stay at Stravithie Castle! I loved tagging along on your walk of discovery!
Just lovely, as always! I had to share this on facebook just in case any of my friends haven’t heard me talk about you or seen one of your books on the coffee table or the calendar on the wall–ha! What a beautiful spot and lovely castle; if I ever make it to the emerald isle I shall have to make plans to stay at this lovely spot! <3
Susan, Thank you for sharing your joy with us! I
Love my Little Things and Winter mugs! They are a special part of my Danish Hygge celebrations each cold, wintery day. We have spent most of the past 12 winters in Florida, so this is my first Real Winter in a long time. I am loving reading by cozy fires, wool socks, snow flakes, icicles, lemon ginger tea (in my new mugs) simmering soups, watching birds at the feeders and feeling so thankful for these precious, simple gifts.
Nothing like going away from it for a while to make you understand winter! There’s a right-ness about it somehow!
Oh my….that England cup!!!! They just keep getting better and better! Thank you for letting us travel vicariously. I feel as though I have been to so many wonderful places thanks to these descriptive accounts of your travels!
Thanks Susan for the delightful Castle adventure, what an awesome place to stay! “My parents gave it to me” TOO FUN! Not many of us get to say that! Looking forward to your next adventure. Thanks for your generosity! Blessings! Cathy in Idaho
This was such a fun blog and so full of Scottish flavor that Im sure I have a Scottish accent when speaking now.Thank you, Susan.
Love, Charlene
I did that while reading Outlander! Jamie! xoxo
Ok, did I miss something? I keep seeing pictures of sweet Jack; but whatever happened to Girl Kitty?
This was such a lovely little journey to take with you this evening!
Oh my goodness I love your tea cups, and books, and now embroidery! My grandmother, “Nanny” taught me to embroider when I was about six, and I still have my first pieces. All the creative wonderful things you do remind me of all the things my Nanny taught me, and I love to sit, drink tea, and remember. Thank you Susan, for helping us get lost in dreams of yesterdays and tomorrows. ❤️
Thank you for sharing a wee bit of Scotland with us, it’s wonderful!!!
Hello Susan! Love that Castle, and your new cup designs. Thank you for sharing your life with all of us.
Would Love Love to visit Scotland,so mysterious ! Thanks so much for bringing history to our doorsteps !!
Such charming mugs!! Vanna, pick me!
Can’t wait to read Willard! I know you said Joe likes his PG Tips; see if you can find Yorkshire brand tea for him to try – it’s soooo good! 🙂 Brews nicely!
I would love to take this trip one day! Always excited to see one of your posts.
I always look forward to a new post. What a much needed reprieve from the busy day to day. Thank you for sharing the castle in Scotland. Such amazing landscapes.
Loved Edinburg too! And will have to keep David’s delightful castle in mind when I return . . .which I am determined to do someday!!!
I’m in the middle of Isle of Dreams and am loving it. I read A Fine Romance last year and love to travel vicariously through your stories. Thank you!
Just read the new Willard and now the latest blog post…both just wonderful! Can not wait til the trip begins and we get to travel via the internet with you and Joe…three glorious months!!!! As always, thanks so much.
Just lovely. Thank you so much for sharing. And two giveaways, what a treat!
Would love love to visit Scotland !! It all seems so mysterious ! Thanks so much for bringing history to our doorsteps !! The castle is like “camping in a museum”!! How exciting !!
Oh Susan…what a wonderful post! I love everything Scottish! My Son in law is Scottish…so will share this post with my daughter to show him!!! Oh my gosh…a real castle!! Love…love…love it!! How super exciting! Awww..I too cried at the last Victoria show.. so sad for her to lose Dash…then Lord M…I liked him sooo well. He will be missed. Do you think she might have post pardem depression ?? She really has issues with her babies. (sad)
After reading your wonderful Willard..I can attest to your Mom’s recount of Iowa’s snow storms. Actually..we are just getting through one. We had 12″ of snow, with 45 mph winds. Poor Rusty had to bear the blizzard to go out and do..you know what…a few times a day. My back door was blocked with snow and so he only had one exit!!! Looks like you’ve enjoyed (ahem) a few storms winter so far too.
Well..I would LOVE to win one of your giveaways! Thanks gorgeous offering them to us!
Blessings
Gert
I think in real life Victoria was a bit of a Mommy Dearest . . . and yes, definitely postpartum, I read somewhere she suffered with it. And nothing a person could do. She was overwhelmed in many ways by nature! Now you are talking the kind of Iowa snow my mom told me about! xoxo
That castle ❤️ What a wonderful find! Thanks for sharing!
I can’t wait for my Willard to arrive for more “kindred spirit” time! The Queen Victoria ship looks amazing. I’m so excited to blog-travel on it with you 🙂
I loved Scotland the one time I visited for three weeks. I have been to England thirty times in this past twenty four years and am just so enamored of The British Isles. (Scotland, Wales, and Ireland also) I wood LOVE to have the new cup. I already have the book, but if I were to win, I would definitely give it to a friend who I know would appreciate it. Have a fun spring when you return to England. I know you will take us along.
Susan, Thank you for another lovely trip. I so love the furniture, lights, and fabric. The rooms are just sweet, cozy and comfort surrounds one to dream on a winter day. Blessings, Brook
Your posts are always so calming in these unsettled times. Thank you for such a relaxing bedtime read, Susan.
We’ve been to Scotland twice and loved it so much. It really made me believe in fairies. It is magical. Thanks for seeing it again through your eyes.
Connie
We must be kindred spirits! I love everything about your Scottish castle, breathtaking! Thank you for sharing….safe travels!
Thank you so very much for a virtual return visit to Stravithie! My husband and I stayed there with my parents in 1995 when they celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary! Such an amazing place! I am forwarding your article to my folks who will celebrate their 66th anniversary in July. Thanks for the memories!
How perfect, magic connection through the Internet!
A trip to England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales is my dream. Perhaps I will find that dream someday.