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September 3, 2018

Trip to Tuscany

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From one very beautiful, early morning at Loch Ness. And yes, we did see her 🐉🤭 • If I haven't convinced you to visit Scotland yet, I don't know what else will 🤷🏼‍♀️ Two more pictures, then moving on!

Do you even l̶i̶f̶t̶ recognize this? • It's Glenfinnan Viaduct; the train tracks that lead to Hogwarts. Despite the fact that I'm not the biggest Harry Potter fan, I sure did insist on visiting a lot of HP related sites 😂 • On a side note, my friend twisted her ankle here and dropped half the content of an M&Ms bag. Thinking back, I'm not sure if I'm more appalled by her losing the chocolate or the fact that we brought snacks on a 5 minute walk 😂

This waterfall literally popped up around a corner, next to the highway where my second post from Scotland was taken. Luckily, there was enough space for a few cars to park next to it, so, I slammed the brake, and we spent a few moments in awe here, while the sun was slowly rising behind the mountains 🤗

The older I get, the less I like city breaks. Maybe it's because I'm not really a consumer anymore - at least not to the degree that I used to be. And since moving to the country, I can't stand the constant noise and crowds. Yes, I'm definitely getting old 😂 However, Edinburgh has some pretty interesting history and architecture to explore - not to mention the cozy pubs and some relatively exhaustive hikes! And if you're a Harry Potter fan, there are a few extra treats in store for you. All in all, the Scottish capital is a delight for a weekend getaway! 💯

Which one do you prefer - 1 or 2? I kinda like the branches, because they make the picture less empty.. but I also like it without the branches, BECAUSE they make it more empty 🤔 Would love to hear your thoughts! • This is Eilean Donan Castle. First built in the 13th century, then restored for the last time in the 1930's and now a museum. It's so beautiful inside and out, which is why it's one of the most famous castles in Scotland. It's been featured in several movies, such as the James Bond movie The World is not Enough and rom-com Made of Honor. • Have a great weekend, everyone! 💛

How do you prefer to travel? Staying in the same place or being on the move? • I must say, driving around Scotland was amazing. Sure, a little scary at first, and yes, we did accidentally drive on the wrong side of the road a couple of times, but to me, the freedom is unbeatable. Being able to stay in one place for as long or short as you want or stopping to take pictures of something you pass on the way is so much better than being confined to a set schedule and being unloaded at sights with a bus full of other tourists. This way, you can decide what time of day to go and beat the crowds.