Today started my multi-day journey north to the tip of Scotland. There were only two stops on my way north. My first stop was Blair Castle. Blair Castle started life as a type of tower house but eventually became a large Georgian castle. The Dukes would add gardens and plant large groves of imported trees….

The expected rain came today but thankfully only during the early part of my drive. By the time I reached my first stop of the day the rain had passed me by. Kilchurn Castle is one of the many picturesque ruins in Scotland. Actually, I think the ruins are a bit more interesting. You get…

Finally, back in Scotland again! It’s been a couple of years since I’ve last been to Scotland and I look forward to visiting areas that I have not seen before. The first day is usually one of the hardest, especially if you don’t get to catch any sleep on the plane. Currently, I’ve been up…

I’m afraid I’m going to combine my last days in Ireland together. Saturday was the last day of any significance on this trip. I was not feeling great in the morning after a rough night but there was a fair amount I wished to see so I headed off anyways. My first stop, for my…

Actually a short transitional day, although not completely intended. The plan for the day was to end in Waterford after visiting Cork. I spent the morning in jail. Well, the Cork Gaol and now a museum. Thankfully it was a self guided tour so I could take my time and the photos that I wanted….

Not quite the day I had hoped for today. I was trying the peninsula south of Killarney and its Ring of Beara but I didn’t get too far along. Unfortunately, unlike its better known cousins to the north the Ring of Beara seems to suffer from a lack of views for a good portion of…

Today’s plan was to drive the Ring of Kerry with the hope of seeing the southern section that I had blasted through on my last trip. The rain from yesterday finished some time in the early morning, leaving a fantastic heavy fog to welcome me up into the mountains and really set a great tone…

It’s been around two years but I have finally made my way back to Ireland. The plan, this time around, is to see a few more places that I wasn’t able to catch previously. The second part of that plan is to not slip and fall on the first day, again. Getting to Ireland, from…

Another fun day in Venice! Had a little bit of a rough night, the mattress of my hotel bed is not new, in need of replacement and not even close to firm. Breakfast was great and got me on my way to my first stop of the day, St. Mark’s Basilica. The Basilica is one…

I said goodbye to Tuscany and hello to Venice today. This morning was supposed to be a simple drop off of my rental car and an easy walk over to the train station. I left from the villa I had been staying at early because I always worry about time when I have a schedule…