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Running off to Gretna Green

Our final day of the #bffUK2015 was a travel day. We had to make it from Edinburgh to London, which is quite a long way! We thought we would make it a leisurely drive since we’d started a new book … Continue reading

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A Day in Edinburgh

We only had one day to spend in Edinburgh so we didn’t want to waste a minute! Our hotel was out at the airport, so we dumped our luggage and left the massive beast and boarded a bus to the … Continue reading

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From Aberdeen to Edinburgh

Jenni isn’t much for getting up early, but I usually do. As soon as I looked out of the window I realized I could see the beach and it was only a block away! I dressed quickly and then packed … Continue reading

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An Eight Hour Tour of the Highlands

Originally I planned this trip so that I could drive around the Highlands. That was way before I realized I’d be trying to maneuver the massive beast Sixt saddled me with, but I still wanted to see them, so Jenni … Continue reading

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I’ll See You In Hell or How I Spent a Day in York

I’d heard for years how much fun people have in York and finally I had one day to find out! When Jenni and I left the Oxford MINI Plant, we drove north. It was supposed to be a little over … Continue reading

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The Day I Realized I’d Chosen the Wrong Career Path

When I arrived in London, Jenni was already waiting for me, freshly rested from her luxurious, first class, flat bed seat. We picked up some sparkling water and snacks and then boarded the shuttle to the Sixt lot to pick … Continue reading

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Three AM Comes Early, My Friends

I’d pre arranged a ride to the airport and they were supposed to pick me up between 3:00 and 3:30. Even though I’d set my alarm for 2:30 I found myself wide awake at 2 am. The four hours of … Continue reading

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1 Day in Istanbul Part 2

After our visit to the Basilica Cistern, Hakan took us to a pottery factory so we could learn a bit more about how they make the amazing Turkish tiles. We’d seen them throughout the day and they were absolutely amazing. … Continue reading

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1 Day in Instanbul Part 1

Before I flew to Istanbul, I purchased a tour on Viator. It seemed as though my Hilton was not terribly close to the old part of town and I didn’t want to have to worry about how to find my way … Continue reading

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Spring Break 2015

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