Well..truthfully, the Clines and Hubbles are still in the air! It’s Wednesday morning and they’re flying back from Ireland today. But the Johnsons and I parted ways at Dulles Tuesday night to head to Charlottesville (Johnsons) and Charlotte (Mon). It was a long day of travel but it still provided some fun moments together with fellow travelers. The saddest part was that long lines and big crowds “thinned” our herd over the course of the day and we really didn’t get to say proper goodbyes to many of our new friends.
Here’s a snapshot from Graduation Night. As you can see…some folks got into the spirit and wore their tartan plaids! That’s Elgene (Marty’s a little cropped! oops!) wearing his tartan tie, also!
Our last day in Scotland was a free day. Some folks shopped in downtown Stirling, others took the bus to area historical sites, some went back to Edinburgh, one tuo took the train to Perth! I headed to Falkirkto find Todd Hull (‘86) and his family. He and his entire family were travelling in Scotland the same time we were, and we had plans to find each other at the Falkirk Wheel on Monday. But limited access to e-mail over the last few days seems to have sabotaged our plan, and I’m afraid I couldn’t find them.
However, the Falkirk Wheel is fascinating. I ended up spending a delightful day in Falkirk, though, and among other adventures was the introduction to Tunnock’s Tea Cakes….a tasty treat that my godchildren will be receiving as soon as I get home!
Here’s a short round-up of a few photos I didn’t get to share earlier!
That’s Diane and Bob showing their E&H pride near Loch Lohmond.
Here’s the whole gang in front of Edinburgh castle.
Here’s Marty and Elgene at Edinburgh Castle.
Here’s Diane, Bob, Jean and Paul leaving Oban.
And just to prove that I was really there…here I am on the cobble stone streets of St. Andrews. 
Thanks to everyone for reading the blog!
Meanwhile, we hope this has increased your appetite for a little travel! If you’re interested in the next Alumni Travel offering, give me an email! alumni@hotmail.com
Wish you’d been there!
Mon
1 Comment
July 2, 2008 at 5:56 pm
I guess we were the first Waspers to be home home ( at our house), since Monica spent the night in Charlotte. Arrived about mid-night after getting up at 4:30 am their time yesterday and traveling for 23 hours. Brushed teeth and fell into bed. After all that traveling, who cares about digging out all the souvenirs and books and books and books we purchased (okay Monica, that I purchased).
Adjusting….Elgene woke very early this morning. He is probably still on Scotish time. I however slept to 10:30 AM. Could that have anything to do with the three leg muscle relaxing pills that I took during the trip? Might as well be comfortable, although I did have to be awakened from a little snooze while I was eating my dinner.
Monica, I’m impressed at your ability for time travel. According to the time above your comments , you posted them at 2:15 PM EDT. I am writing this at 1:50 PM EDT. Can you tell me how it is done?
Monica, A big THANK YOU for writing the blog. I enjoyed the review of our trip.
Also, thanks Kelli for your comments about the blog. It was fun to hear your responses from Monica.
Now all we need to do is find some crazy picture of Monica to post on the blog.
) ( or maybe not, she might retaliate)
Marty