2014 August ----- As we were filling the car with petrol the next day, Irene made comment to the attendant about the nicer weather. He told us that Hurricane Bertha had finally moved on. Hurricane Bertha!? No wonder the weather was so windy and rainy! We were headed for Loch Ness via Inverness. The road... Continue Reading →

2014 August ----- Returning to Dufftown, the GPS took us on a different route than the one we took getting there. It was a narrow winding road BUT worth it. We passed through Cairngorms National Park. It was a pity that it was raining so hard because the landscape was absolutely breathtaking. Rolling mountains and... Continue Reading →

2014 August ----- The following day we headed for Perth, and the real highland games. This time the road was a proper road – complete with lines down the middle! Wow! We made the drive in good time and didn't even get lost. We even found a good parking spot when we got there. After... Continue Reading →

2014 August ----- The next day was very windy and driving rain. We decided it was a good day to tour the distilleries. We started with Glenfiddich, as it was the closest to town. The Glenfiddich was founded in 1886 by William Grant. He had worked at another distillery for 20 years dreaming of building... Continue Reading →

2014 August ----- Even though Glo had printed off a map and even though Pearl gave us verbal directions to get to Tarland, we got terribly lost. It was supposed to be easy. Turn right at the edge of town, go toward Huntley, turn right again, then follow your nose to Tarland. We ended up... Continue Reading →

2014 August ----- We landed in Inverness. The car was rented in Irene's name because we knew that she would become the designated driver after Ed had sampled a few Scotch Whiskeys, which was basically the reason for this trip. Irene made it very clear to Ed to remind her to stay on the left... Continue Reading →

2014 August ----- VIR ----- Once back in Vir there was not much to do except lay on the beach, snorkel and laze about. Ivan's house is a 2 story structure that was built to accommodate visiting relatives. The main floor is the primary residence, with two bedrooms, large living room and kitchen. There is... Continue Reading →

2014  August  ----- Len, Michaela, Julian, Ed and Irene took the rental car back to the Zadar airport a few days early and decided to make a day of it.  We took a taxi into Zadar to explore the Old City.  We didn't see and do as much as we normally would have, because Michaela... Continue Reading →

2014 August ----- It is really hard to miss the old city. It is HUGE! The cars driving by and parked next to the great walls look like toys. We found a parkade (ask for the long term rate) and called our host to meet us in order to guide us to House Hilda, within... Continue Reading →

2014  August  ----- Early the next morning (1 August) Len, Michaela, Sara, Irene and Ed headed off to Krka National Park. This beautiful park is renown for its flora and waterfalls. We walked about 2 km, along winding boardwalks and dirt trails, taking in the abundance of small waterfalls, flowers, fish, water snakes, and colorful... Continue Reading →