Up yer kilt!

Scotland, it felt like coming home! From the time I got off the bus at Waverley station I was kicking myself for not going to Scotland sooner as I immediately fell in love with it.

I felt this overwhelming feeling of welcome and joy being in Edinburgh, which only got stronger as we made our way north into the highlands.

The people of Scotland have this way about them that just makes you feel so welcome,and it was a lovely feeling to have!

We drove through mountains and valleys that reminded me of British Columbia and then to small seaside villages that made me feel like I was in Nova Scotia, hence the name I suppose.

I couldn't help but smile while standing on top of a ski hill looking out over the valley below, willing it to snow so I could ski down the hill. Alas, no snow but gorgeous weather and sunshine for the majority of my time in Scotland!

At Loch Ness we did a Nessie Hakka to try and get the monster to show its face but with no luck! We heard tales of fairies and giants and had good food, however very lacking in vegetables!

I really can't say enough great things about Scotland all I know is that I am glad to have some Scottish heritage but also so happy to be Canadian and can't wait to explore my own country again very soon!

Italy the final chapter.

This by far was my favourite day of the trip, we didn't really do much of anything but it was the scenery that was absolutely breath taking. The photos don't even do the Amalfi coast any justice.

We left Sorento and started driving up the gorgeous Mediterranean coast and stopped in a gorgeous little town. Positano where we were able to get some Amalfi pottery. I picked up a cute little dish which I will use to hold little treasures. The people of Positano are also known to have the best butts in all of Italy. Their glorious town is built on the side of a very steep cliff/hill and there are steep stairs and walkways everywhere. Hence the bootyliciousness! We were also able to have some amazingly fresh fruit, I had a peach the size of a softball and it was AMAZING!

Our next stop was the town of Amalfi where we had some excellent pastries and were able to explore this little gem of a town. The town of Amalfi is what the Amalfi coast is named after, also they make a type of paper that the pope uses. I figured if it was good enough for the pope then why not me and I picked up some beautiful note cards and paper.

We headed onto Ravello. One word. AMAZING!

From the views, the food and the general vibe of the whole of southern Italy it is a trip that I won't soon forget and I can't wait to go back! I definitely fell in love with Italy and I can't wait to book my next ticket back and share this place that I love with someone else that I love!

Italy ~ Part 2

The next day in Italy was one of beauty and that's an huge understatement.  We hopped on a boat and cruised to the Isle of Capri, stopping at the gorgeous Blue Grotto along the way.  Once on the Isle of Capri, I perched myself on the beach and enjoyed the glorious Italian sunshine.  Probably a little too much, as I was a bit crispy later, after having a blonde moment and forgetting to apply sunscreen.

Waiting in the queue to squeeze through the small opening into the Blue Grotto

Inside the Blue Grotto, need I say more.

The opening to squeeze through.

The lovers arch

The gorgeous city of Sorrento

 Had a relaxing night in the campsite and the up early the next morning for the most beautiful day of the trip...