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Off to Scotland!

Home » Family » Off to Scotland!

In: Family, History on: June 16, 2022

Tonight we board a plane for London. Friday afternoon in Heathrow Airport, we catch a flight to Edinburgh. 

We’ve long wanted to do a Scotland trip, but especially after learning several years ago that Jeff’s family did, indeed, come from Scotland many, many yeas ago. But we had kids to get through college and Jeff had a job where it was hard to take any time off, let alone enough time to do Scotland the way we desired. Then Covid. Enough said. 

But last June, after a job switch and relocation, we were out for dinner to celebrate our 34th anniversary when he looked at me and said, “I want us to go to Scotland next year.” 

“Ok, then,” I said. “Let’s do it.” 

But I’ll be honest. I wasn’t sure it would really happen. My husband has a tendency to talk about things (especially things which cost a good chunk of money!) for a looooong time before acting on it. 

When he booked our flights just after Christmas last year, I knew the trip was a go and started getting excited! 

One reason I love traveling with Jeff is that he is a researcher and a planner. I’m somewhat both of those things, but when it comes to travel plans, not so much. So he plans to his heart’s desire and I don’t have to worry over all the details. It’s great. And of course very helpful that he and I enjoy the same things. (Historical sites? Book stores? Scones? Yes, yes, and yes!) 

Photo by George Hiles on Unsplash

I will be posting pictures on Instagram and my Facebook author page, so if you want to travel along, be sure to follow me. 

More details when we return, but for now, I’m savoring the anticipation! 

What is your most anticipated trip this year? 

Tagged: scotland, travel

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  1. Cherryl Makatura

    June 18, 2022 at 9:26 am

    sounds wonderful.. enjoy every moment, making great memories, travel does that for us! Looking forward to all your travel updates and pictures.

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    • D'Ann Mateer

      June 19, 2022 at 10:21 am

      Yes, making memories! 😁

      Reply
  2. Patricia Short

    June 18, 2022 at 11:02 am

    I’m excited for you two!! I wish I were there! It’s so beautiful and the people are very welcoming and warm. I’m looking forward to seeing updates.

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    • D'Ann Mateer

      June 19, 2022 at 10:22 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Staci

    June 18, 2022 at 6:10 pm

    Enjoy every minute! Look forward to seeing all the photos and hearing more about the books set in Scotland that you read while away.

    Reply
    • D'Ann Mateer

      June 19, 2022 at 10:23 am

      😁

      Reply

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