You may not know this, but my dad grew up in Scotland. And if you're a random stranger from Argentina, then I REALLY hope you didn't know that. You creep.
:) In all seriousness though, I'm telling the truth when I say that the majority of my extended family lives in this breath-taking highland country. I've been there only twice in my life, with my parents and brothers. It's by far my most favorite place in the world.
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| This beautiful castle is called the Edinburgh castle. I'm lucky enough to have been there! It's absolutely huge. And gorgeously medieval. |
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| This is the Cathedral of Glasgow. I know I would never complain about going to church on Sunday if I got to admire the beauty of it throughout mass! |
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| I'm sure you've heard of the Loch Ness monster, The mystical sea creature that lurks within the waters of the loch ness lake. The lake in the picture above is of the mysterious Loch NessLake. |
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| What you see here is the Eilean Donan castle. It is one of the most photographed castles of the world. Looking at this picture, I figure I know why. |
The Loch Ness monster, also known as, "Nessie", is one of many creatures that you either believe in or you don't (such as leprechauns and Bigfoot). Personally? I think it's possible that Nessie exists. I've actually driven past the lake in which the creature is rumored to live in. Sadly, I didn't see any suspicious movement. But there are several sightings that have been reported by people of all sorts. I'm posting just one video of hundreds, thousands maybe, that suggest there really IS something like a sea monster within the waters. Of course, there's always the fact that the video could be a hoax, or that the thing swimming is actually just a whale or a turtle. But hey! It's fun to let your imagination run wild.
Now, obviously a trip to Europe (assuming you live in Saskatchewan) includes a LOT of traveling hours. I'm going to plan a 2-person, first-class flight, 3-week trip to Scotland. If you've got the cash, this just might work out perfectly for you.
I suggest first driving out to the Calgary airport in Alberta. The flight costs from there to Glasgow (the Capitol of Scotland) are as follows:
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To Glasgow: Saturday, February 2nd, 2013Departs: 3:35PM Feb 2 from Calgary, AB / Arrives: 8:30AM Feb 3 in Amsterdam, Netherlands (Flight is 8 hours 55 minutes)
*55 minute layover*
Departs: 9:25AM Feb 3 from Amsterdam, Netherlands / Arrives: 9:55AM Feb 3 in Glasgow, Scotland (Flight is 1 hour 30 minutes)
Price for 2 people, meal services, first class: $13,198.52
Returning to Calgary: Saturday, February 23rd, 2013
Departs: 6:00AM Feb 23 from Glasgow / Arrives: 8:45AM Feb 23 in Amsterdam, Netherlands (Flight is 1 hour 45 minutes)
*3 hour 40 minute layover*
Departs: 12:25PM Feb 23 from Amsterdam, Netherlands / Arrives: 1:45PM Feb 23 in Calgary, AB (Flight is 9 hours 20 minutes)
Price for 2 people, meal services, first class: £4,753.20 (notice this is in UK currency)
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"What do I do while in Scotland?" you say. "There are SO many things you can do!" I reply. "Spend a few days in the capitol of the country, Glasgow. Visit some churches, some cathedrals, or even some graveyards. Okay, now for the rest of your 3-week trip... Explore! Scotland is actually quite tiny. With the amount of days you've got, you can easily visit so many places. Go to the ocean, take of your shoes and socks, and discover some beautiful shells. Visit some zoos or some museums (museums are great there since there's so much history!). Of course you can't go to Scotland without driving by the Loch Ness lake. I can't even tell you all of the things you can do! That's the beauty of trips to places you've never been to. Plans are great. But sometimes, exploring, taking your time, and relaxing are the best things to do!"
Fly over to Scotland. Once you're there, just see what appeals to you. Let the wind take you... In the literal sense; travel via sailboat or go hang-gliding! Or in the theoretical sense; take it day by day. Do what you like!
Fly over to Scotland. Once you're there, just see what appeals to you. Let the wind take you... In the literal sense; travel via sailboat or go hang-gliding! Or in the theoretical sense; take it day by day. Do what you like!
I hope that this post inspires you to go somewhere beautiful, whether it be halfway around the world or a walk in the nearest park; inspiration can come from anywhere.
MAKE SOME MEMORIES. TRAVEL.
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