Thursday, July 16

Lets Go See the World :: Scotland Day 2 {Highlands}

On day 2, Bobby and Anthony flew in from America. 
We picked up the rental car and set out into the Highlands. 


Those Scott's are so funny. 


We stopped in Succoth to hike Ben Arthur
more commonly referred to as


It did not succoth. 



I stepped in the bog. 




The saddle of The Cobbler with views over Loch Lomond.


At the end the hike we were exhausted and hungry, 
so we took a drive and stumbled across the Tyndrum Inn


While in Scotland, eat as the Scott's.  
Haggis, neeps, and tatties in a white whiskey sauce. 
(lamb, turnips, and potatoes)

Holy moly yum. 


After dinner we drove further up into the highlands to find a camping spot. 
The views on this drive were INCREDIBLE. 

I didn't take too many pictures,
but I did capture a lot of video footage. 
Video compilations of the trip will be posted later :)


We stopped at a spot along Loch Garry and set up camp. 
About 10 minutes after arrival,
we were greeted by some friends. 

Thousands of midges came out of the grass and woods and surrounded us.
It was impossible to open your eyes or mouth without having some fly in. 

We became very creative in our approach to setting up camp, 
and quickly made a smoky fire to shoo away the bugs. 


The tent was put up in lightning speed
(or at least as fast as possible when setting up a new tent for the first time...)

It should also be pointed out that these pictures were taken around 11:00 pm. 
Summer days in Scotland are long, with only about 5 hours of darkness.


When the tent was ready, 
we climbed in and had a quick dance party to celebrate the avoidance of midges. 

At one point, we poked our heads out to check the dying fire 
and it had miraculously grown from mere smoke to a massive glorious fire. 
Too bad the midges liked the fire too, 
otherwise we would have sat around before going to bed. 

Tuesday, July 14

Let's Go See the World :: Scotland Day 1 {Glasgow & Largs}

A couple weeks ago we set off for an epic adventure
with some friends from BYU.


Day 1: Glasgow
Stephen and I arrived a day early 
and spent the afternoon walking around Glasgow 
doing some basic shopping.  

We rediscovered Greggs and Poundland
Cheap things (quality or price) just don't exist in Switzerland!


We found a little bit of America!


We spent the evening with one of our friend's aunt and uncle. 
Their home is part of an old historic castle estate.  
They fully restored the home and it is STUNNING. 





For dinner, 
we were treated to fish 'n chips and gelato at Nardini's 
a pretty cafe by the sea in Largs. 



We went home to sleep and prep for our friends arriving the next morning.