On Ready Feet

It's been a week and a half  since we landed in the Land of Enchantment. Yes, we're back! I gotta be honest. New Mexico is...different than England. I could fill a blog with the differences between the two. But, for the sake of travel writers and my own fingers, I won't. All I know is, life is different now that we're back. But different isn't bad. Being back means a whole lotta things can happen. Or not happen. Back means starting new things, or catching up on old things. Back means going after dreams not yet realized before, or continuing dreams pursued before. Back means meeting new people, or getting to know old friends better. Back means big choices or little decisions.  What's the first thing you do when you get back (from anywhere)?

Everyone wants a vacation at some point in their life. A little free time, a little run-away-to-a-hide-a-way type of outing. Road trips, I believe, are the answer. They are epic, they are awesome  and they are essential parts of the whole vacation experience. So, to get the most out of your road trip/vacation,  I have compiled 6 tips from the Master: Mr. Bean, himself. ...especially when journeying in a foreign country.  ...you will not regret it. The people in the car next you might. But you won't. ...road trip buddies can become BBF's. #fact. ...hole-in-the-wall diners have endless possibilities. #whynot? ...where ever you go, there you are. ...#nuffsaid As you can see, road tripping is half (or even a whole of) the fun. So, hopefully this summer finds you hopping in your vehicle, popping in your mixed CDs (90's style) and hitting the road for the vacation of a lifetime! Note: Thank you, Mr. Bean's Ho...

The highest mountain in the British Isles at 4,409 feet,  Scotland's Ben Nevis is incredible. Casey and I took a cable car to the top  and then took a little trip to the View Point. Can you say magnifique , ladies and gents? I know it's got nothing on the Rockies or the Appalachians, but like any natural landscape, it is unique. Ben Nevis is in the Lochaber area of the Scottish Highlands, rising impressively from the Grampian Mountain range near Fort William. Criss-crossing the slopes of the peak are numerous bicycle tracks, evidence of the brave souls who race down the face of the mountain. (I hope my brother never gets the whim to go. It looks so dangerous!) Bubbling streams amble down the mountainside,  thawed remnants of the snow capped heights. The air is crisp, even in May. And you have to be careful when jumping, as the playful wind likes to bite and push. Thank you, God, for creating mountains. They are awesome....