Wednesday, May 30, 2012

IN SEARCH OF NESSIE...

and my Gaelic roots...


It's not always what you do, but the way you do it.
It's the difference between going through the motions and putting your heart into it with a little gusto.
Like they say, the dancer who is most enjoyable to watch is the dancer who is enjoying themselves the most.
I spent a day with a man who invited us into his world...
His name is Alan Fee.
He drives his bus like a Jedi warrior.
Here is Alan in his office, his comfort zone...after over 400 miles of two lane, winding road driving, while narrating the scenery, giving fascinating history lessons and telling jokes the whole time. Impressive! He made it very inviting to respectfully relate to his beloved Scottish homeland. I think his greatest talent, though is winning hearts and keeping laughter in the air. Though we had little time in Scotland, it was a great day. Does the sun always shine in this country?
Here are a few scenic shots of the Scottish Highlands from our eventful journey...



 ...and here is the famous Loch Ness. I think I saw a ripple...


There's a stranger and he's standing by your door,
Might be your best friend,
Might be your brother, 
You may never know...    
                                       'Irish Heartbeat'  Van Morrison


Hey Alan, thanks for the lift...
Tom

Monday, May 21, 2012

IN IRELAND...

This is impressive...the other day standing upon the ancient Hill of Tara next to the Lia Fail, the legendary Stone of Destiny, significant to all ancient High Kings of Ireland...
 ...then, the very next day, an island's breadth away, to stand upon the Western cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Sea...it was quite a day with castles and kind people all along the way...
...more to come from the Emerald Isle as this is a truly lovely country...
Tom