The sun was lazily peeking around the steeple of a church and through the turrets on the top of a century old building. There was no breeze and just a hint of coolness ticked my sun-drenched arms and face. The air smelled of fresh cut grass and fried fish and on top of that was a hint of something different, something foreign and strange. The ample sized river cutting through the village was dotted with specks of sun and there was a clear reflection of the cloud dotted sky. The green grass aside the gentle river looked so inviting, but there was no time for rest, no stopping the adventure. There were places to see, new and exiting things to eat and different people to meet. I snapped a picture of the perfect scene so that I would never forget that moment. I fondly look at the picture I took of that beautiful river and village in Inverness, Scotland all the time. Looking at that scene makes me feel an intense longing to relive every moment that took my breath away on that trip. That village scene, along with so many others, will forever be stamped on my heart, to never, ever forget. Ever.
In honor of my upcoming trip, I thought to share a little ditty I wrote years ago about a distinct memory of a trip to Scotland.
I yearn to return to the British Isles. How does one feel an intense longing and homesickness for a place that’s not their home? Maybe in a past life I lived in England, or Scotland, in a quaint village, or up in the otherworldly Scottish Highlands? Maybe.
“We travel, some of us forever, to seek other places, other lives, other souls” -Anais Nin
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On my bucket list. Sign… someday.
It’s worth every penny saved and spent 👍
Inverness really is a beautiful place, hope you managed to get across to Loch Ness and look for the monster.
Scotland is such a beautiful place. I get there a lot with work but always have to find an adventure while i’m there☺
Yup! Went to Loch Ness. I walked this pretty trail to the waters edge. It was so, so beautiful!
It really is a beautiful area☺
Looks beautiful. Im off to Malta soon so some travel bogs coming up.
Lucky!!!!! I hope you will share pictures!
Definitely!
That picture is amazing, sure beats anything I get to see in the midwest LOL.
Thank you! You will have to venture over to the British Isles!
Beautiful photo, and lovely quote. I feel the same way about Alaska, where I briefly lived. Scotland is in the top 5 of my travel bucket list.
Thanks! I want to live in England or Scotland one day 😍👍
Ya know, these places LOOK pretty, but I’ve already spent so much of my life on a plane, I think I’ll wait for Star Trek-like transport before becoming a world traveler….
My butt has a three-hour limit on airplane seat confinement.
Why have you been on planes so much if not for travel? Work?
Mostly work…I used to work in medical devices which are forever buying and selling each other – for awhile I was on the road 75%. Now it’s just a couple times a month WHICH IS STILL TOO MUCH YO
Wow! And I would LOVE to travel for work *sigh*
You THINK you want to but that shiz loses its glamour hella fast….
I’m sure it does!
It’s sad. But there IS opportunity for some decent meals out….When you’re not stuck in the airport….