Tomorrow night we board a plane for London. Friday afternoon in Heathrow Airport, we catch a flight to Edinburgh.
We’ve long wanted to do a Scotland trip, but especially after learning several years ago that Jeff’s family did, indeed, come from Scotland many, many yeas ago. But we had kids to get through college and Jeff had a job where it was hard to take any time off, let alone enough time to do Scotland the way we desired. Then Covid. Enough said.
But last June, after a job switch and relocation, we were out for dinner to celebrate our 34th anniversary when he looked at me and said, “I want us to go to Scotland next year.”
“Ok, then,” I said. “Let’s do it.”
But I’ll be honest. I wasn’t sure it would really happen. My husband has a tendency to talk about things (especially things which cost a good chunk of money!) for a looooong time before acting on it.
When he booked our flights just after Christmas last year, I knew the trip was a go and started getting excited!
One reason I love traveling with Jeff is that he is a researcher and a planner. I’m somewhat both of those things, but when it comes to travel plans, not so much. So he plans to his heart’s desire and I don’t have to worry over all the details. It’s great. And of course very helpful that he and I enjoy the same things. (Historical sites? Book stores? Scones? Yes, yes, and yes!)
I will be posting pictures on Instagram and my Facebook author page, so if you want to travel along, be sure to follow me.
More details when we return, but for now, I’m savoring the anticipation!
What is your most anticipated trip this year?
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Wow! Amazing! Looking forward to see what you will experience. Right now Scotland is the topic I‘m teaching in 4th Grade.
How fun! There are so many great travel videos out there to enhance your unit. I think we’ve watched them all, lol!
Whoo-hoo! A bucket list trip, for sure. Happy anniversary! We want to visit Scotland some day, but right now can’t get off work long enough to make it worthwhile. Instead, for a significant birthday (EEK) we are going to Montreal for a week this fall! Yay!
Yay for Montreal! That’s another city we’d like to visit! And I hear you about time. You just have to wait for that small window when it is possible and go for it. It’s certainly been a long wait for us!
I hope the trip is perfect from beginning to end. My only planned trip this year is my annual retreat in Idaho. But I’ve got a wonderful trip in the works for next year.
It’s been fun to plan a trip for a whole year. Usually we have to go spur of the moment when Jeff sees a small window in his work schedule. I know your Idaho trip is always a great time. Enjoy!
This sounds like so much fun. I traveled to Scotland with Liz Curtis Higgs and a tour group of 35 women. We saw some amazing places and so much natural beauty. I hope it will be a very special time for you and your husband!
How fun to go with Liz Curtis Higgs!
That sounds WONDERFUL! That’s a trip I’d love to take someday. Your hubby is like mine in the trip-planning department. That’s a real gift! Have a fabulous time! Can’t wait to see your photos on IG!
Thanks!I always love watching y’all’s travels!
We just returned from visiting our grown children in Spain and Germany, with side trips to Switzerland and France. (Also a trip put on hold from 2020.) And yes, my husband is also in charge of much of the trip planning. I take care of anything related to packing and stopping the mail! Enjoy Scotland – that’s on our bucket list, too.
Lol! Yep, packing and mail. That’s all I do. What a great trip you had–and to get to see your kids while doing it is even better!
How fabulous! Have a wonderful time!!
I’m anticipating the trip to New England that my husband and I will be taking at the end of this month. Can’t wait!
I have so come to love New England now that Elizabeth is in Boston. Have a great time. It’s a beautiful area of the country. And be sure to eat some lobster rolls while you are there!
Wow, you are so very lucky! Scotland is definitely on my bucket list, I have always wanted to go there! The British Isles in general are so beautiful. I hope you have a wonderful time. 🙂
I’m grateful it has all worked out! I’m looking forward to getting to see a different part of God’s beautiful, creative landscape.