Re: Aberdeen in Scotland
Posted:
Mon Oct 04, 2021 8:31 pm
by JudyJB
Thanks for the video. Scotland is one of my absolute favorite places. One of the most memorable experiences I ever had was getting a tire blowout on a road with heavy traffic. I was way out in the country, but managed to pull into the wide entrance of a golf course and called the car rental company. They sent out a road service guy, but there was no spare tire, so he had to take me to a tire shop to buy a tire. It was full of Scotsmen workers who spoke Scottish Gallic to the point where I could barely understand them. When they found out where I was headed, a bunch of them moaned and told me that about 40 miles on, I was going past a famous oyster restaurant and told me I had to stop there. They continued to describe the food with their very heavy accents, and give me tips on what to eat for lunch. They were a funny bunch who obviously loved food, and I loved listening to these young men talk!
Once I had paid for the tire (my insurance later reimbursed me), the road service guy drove me back to my car and changed the tire. Then he gave me directions because I had been hopelessly lost. When I got to the Loch Fyne Oyster Bar, of course I had to stop and have salmon for lunch! (I really did not like oysters.) It was in a very isolated place but overlooking the loch, so memorable. Can't get that experience in a tour!!
Re: Aberdeen in Scotland
Posted:
Tue Oct 05, 2021 10:52 am
by SoCalGalcas
Thanks Shirl, beautiful country.
We had thunder, rain and lightning last night.
Every morning at 8AM, the several Naval bases in the area play the National Anthem. Very patriotic.
Lyn
Re: Aberdeen in Scotland
Posted:
Tue Oct 05, 2021 1:55 pm
by Shirlv
Lyn, I’m glad to know Patriotism is still alive somewhere in this country. Sorry that sounded snarky but some days you just have to say it.
It’s why I travel YouTube in my recliner. Lol