Last night there were
scenes reminiscent of Ardsmuir, with Lord John and Jamie Fraser
playing chess long into the night. This time it was Grant from
Canada and Scot, heads bowed over the board, a darkened room and a
glass of something red and imported to cloud their reason.
I won't embarrass Grant
by revealing who won, but let us suggest that the recent Curling
world Championship victory of Canada over Scotland might have been
avenged. Still there's always tomorrow night...
Ahh, Boys.
Theresa: How lovely an
adventure today being driven to a small chapel charmed in history. The
scene reminds me of the definition of peace and harmony. In a space
where heaven meets earth. The sheep grazing in the fields around the
chapel where the sleeping lie. As we entered, it was a
sight to see that this very old stone structure was still in use. Restored by
Scottish descendants from British Columbia and Nova Scotia, which was
special to me since I am from Canada. As we enjoyed the ambiance of
such a special place, we were gathered to hear the Gaidhlig words
exchanged between the to be husband and wife (Jamie & Claire) in a very traditional
historic wedding ceremony, Handfasting. How romantic within itself. TLS
Kim: We started today
by visiting a crofter's cottage. Hard to believe people really lived
that way. Next, we visited a 'wee kirk' and imagined attending the
wedding of Claire and Jamie. Then, it was off to a special Castle
hotel for afternoon tea before hunting monsters at Loch Ness! I'm still finding
it hard to believe we are finally here. Ever since reading "Outlander" the first time, I've dreamed of visiting Scotland and following the footsteps of Claire and Jamie, seeing all the things they saw. Doing all of this with my daughter, Jillian (also a huge fan), makes it even better!
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| Our refined guests in a refined place - afternoon tea |
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| Our youngest and eldest Outlandish Spirits, awaiting their tea, anticipating politely |
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| Bah! there's always one to get you banned from the joint! |
