Barbara's travels continue 2018

Suddenly my trip is coming to an end. Nearly 5 months of unbelievably fascinating travels, both alone and often with or visiting friends and family.  The last days were full of farewells. So many fabulous friends here too. A walk round the Pfãffikersee, which I so love, was a must, and I couldn't have wished for a more perfect day with my great friend Alexandra, who had travelled a fair distance to ensure we'd meet up. Great to see her and enjoy the lovely lake together. I love this view across the lake to the mountains, which were so unbelievably clear today. Not a cloud in sight! How beautiful to once again savour this picture- perfect view across the little rowing boats moored by the lake shore to the mountains. Great memories of the many years I lived only steps away from the lake and would come down in the evening to enjoy my glass of wine by the lake. It seems a lifetime ago, and yet like yesterday!  I am writing this at th...

So, here I am again with another brilliant Rabbie's tour.  This is my last day in Scotland this time. Actually the tour Covers a lot of this map, to Clava Cairns near Culloden, Beauly, Glen Affric  And Loch Ness, one of the 35,5000 lochs in Scotland The Clava Cairns are not only ancient, 4000 years old, but also located in the midst of gorgeous woodland. The colours were beautiful, especially all the lichen on the stones. There were three main circles, certainly burial mounds for important people. We didn't have long here. It was a place requiring time to meditate and think how life and the people were at that time.  Yet another beautiful place, with such a sad history! Culloden. At school, we studied the Battle of Culloden and the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie.  Not really of great interest to me then, but brought to life as I stood in the middle of the battlefield  where over 5000 of his men perished  , mas...