Our trip around the world is still a ways away. In the meantime, we’re not sitting still! One of Heather’s lifelong dreams is to travel to Scotland. As I understand it, her maternal grandfather’s roots are of Scotland’s famed (infamous?) Campbell clan. So, after many years or wistful wishes, she in her inimitable way, she “made it happen!” We’re off in July and spending 11 days in Scotland and another 4 in London. For a small country, there seems to be a lifetime of places to explore so in one month, I’m going to do my best to see everything we can in 11 days!
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May
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Scotland
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Mar
09
Spring Break Road Trip
We don’t need big fancy vacations to make us happy – we’re equal opportunity travelers. Our planned road trip to North Carolina and Tennessee to visit family and friends is proof of that. It’s also proof that this economy is making nearly everyone reconsider what will be cause enough to part with their so-called disposable cash (in our case more appropriately defined as credit card debt!)
We’re planning to spend a few days in Charlotte, NC with my brother and sister-in-law. I’m not doing too much planning for that as it sounds like they’ve got it covered. After leaving them, we’re got a few ideas on where to go:
Asheville outside ideas:
- Must go to the Biltmore Estate
- Chimney Rock has more to do than just climbing to the top
- Grandfather Mountain looks to be a bit more low key with a swinging suspension bridge
Gatlinberg outdoor ideas:
- Great Smoky Mountain National Park
- Gatlinberg Aerial Tramway and mountaintop amusement park
Gatlinburg indoor ideas:
- Ripley’s Aquarium - We visited one near Myrtle Beach and it was fantastic!
- I really can’t see us going here, but how could I resist posting a link to Cooter’s Place
- Gotta eat at Fannie Farkle’s - home of the foot long hand-dipped corn dog!
- Who could resist the Bacchanalian temptations of the Smokey Mountain Winery?
If we get stuck for ideas (which actually never happens) these sites have a good list of attractions:
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Jan
09
2009 Florida trip
We’ve got to take the little one to Disney before she gets any older so we’re making yet another pilgrimage to Disneyworld. Not that I mind! Most Disney tickets never expire so last time we went, we bought a 7 day pass because it was only a few more dollars than the 4 days pass. So, on this visit, we’ll spend some time at Disney and the rest of time exploring another part of Florida. Here are some of our current ideas:
Looks like there are ton of places to dive and snorkel!
Best diving and snorkeling
Ginnie Springs
Manatee tour
I think we’re going to stay near Ocala. The county tourist site is very helpful.
To do these things we’ll have to rent a car. I found this good article on MouseSavers.com
