Welcome to my Trekcapri Discovers Scotland website where I will write about
my trip plans both before and after my trip.
This year, I intended to return to Italy a country that I adore, but with the
much improved exchange rate in the UK, I decided to seize the opportunity to visit a country that has been
on my must see short list, Scotland!
So, follow along as I plan my trip to beautiful Caledonia!
I posted this video called "Scenic Scotland" to keep me inspired.
Another inspiring video is of this cute Highland Baby Cow! The Highland Baby Cows were added to my Must See List thanks to AnnieNC who posted a photo of a little baby cow (what she thought was of a little sheep)
on her blog. I just love that story.
I found this great video of what it might be like driving single track roads on the Isle of Skye . . .
I just love the narration of this couple as they drive the narrow single track roads from the town of Portee (where I might be basing myself to explore the Isle of Skye) to Staffin and a view of the nearby rock formation called Quirang. Also on my must see list: The Old Man of Storr and The Kilt Rock and Waterfalls.
Although I knew that I'd be driving on the left side of the road, I somehow forgot that I would be physically sitting on
the right vs left side of the car and my gear shifts will be on my left (and I'm right handed). Now I will know just
how left handed people feels like when driving a right handed vehicle.
And although seeing cars coming at me on the right side of the road will be a sure "hint", I plan on taking a
big bright sign with me to tape it to the dashboard of my car to remind me that I am in Scotland and need to
drive on the left side of the road!
Well, I've neglected my Scotland trip for too long. Summer distractions? I'll have a 3-Day weekend this week
(Monday off) and will try to start researching lodging and car rental things. It seems that the airfares have not budged.
Still hovering around $830 to $900, somewhere in that range.
But today, while enjoying catching up with my favorite bloggers, I was listening to my Scenic Scotland video and the
Caledonia song I am once again reminded of the great adventure that awaits me in beautiful Scotland . . . the climb up to
Arthur's seat in Edinburgh, the scenic drive on the Road to the Isles, the baby Highland cows and sheep and castles in the
Island of Skye...they are calling out to me once again!
Well, I did manage to create my Google map so I can visualize my itinerary. It appears like a lot but I read that
the Road to the Isles for example is only 46 miles and heck I drive 44 miles each day to and from work. Of course, in
Scotland I'll be driving on the left side of the road and stopping to visit Castles and beautiful Lochs . . . ! :)
Well, I think it's time that I start to nail down my logistics! Now if only the Airfare Gods will cooperate and
give me some great prices. :)
And to keep me pumped (not that I need to be) and focused (this, I need), here's another fantastic video on
Scotland...
Okay, now that I'm ready to purchase my airfare and move my trip to the "reality" phase, the prices are . . . well .
. . . pricey!
What was a deal (when Annie tipped me off) at $680 RT, is now holding steady at $867 (RT from Glasgow to Edinburgh) on
Northwest. It's not that bad, not as good as $680, but its not bad!
Schedule wise, I purchased my Spain tickets around 4th of July weekend last year. But I'm going to keep hanging
in there for some Fall Fares to Fall.
And while I wait for some great airfares, I'll continue to develop more details of my trip. And
after purchasing my airfare, I'll then book my lodgings and look into my car rental for that portion of my trip. I decided
to do the Highland trip at the beginning of my trip so its in the early part of November (weather considerations) and save
Edinburg for the latter part of my trip. So fly into Glasgow, and fly out of Edinburgh.
I might do a little research on the remote possibility of trying to get to Iverness to see Loch Ness but I just don't
think I'll have the time! But then again . . .
