UK Lake District, Scotland

“The loveliest spot that man hath found.”
William Wordsworth

Amigos, I have a quick turnaround. I am reloading for the Grand Canyon tomorrow so sorry, again this TR will have to be brief. 

It was 16 days of absolutely incredible scenery, history  and culture. The weather was perfect!! We absolutely LOVED Edinburgh.

Both Gerry and I are CELTICS! It was like coming home for me! 

The food was really good…….Bangers and mash babeeee! And the liquor was mighty fine in all our Pub and distillery visitations.

We had both been to London a few times but somehow missed the “Tower of London”  that was really important for Gerry to tour.

The Lake District of England is country unbound…civilization and nature in harmony.  Certainly one of the most beautiful areas on the planet. 

We were able yo get in some really nice hikes in cooler temperatures. The Scottish Highlands were all that we had dreamed about. The Isle of Skye was simply off the charts in raw beauty. The long drive back from Skye was a bit stressful…narrow roads, other side driving made it an adventure. Gerry….”You are too far over” (her side-right) ELG….."no I’m not! Relax!”  Nothing that a few scotches at the airport hotel wouldn’t fix!

Great weather here, its good to be back home for even a couple of days. … .OK Rim to Rim to Rim ,  with Dingo and Jake. I am leaning towards only doing Rim to Rim (24 miles instead of 48)

I must be getting old? NAH!!!…..Too much scotch and bangers and mash have taken me out of industrial superman hiking strength. 

Hasta

Sir ELG of Scotland