Author Archives: Tim and Joanne Joseph

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About Tim and Joanne Joseph

Hi and welcome! We are Tim and Joanne Joseph and we have just embarked on our latest adventure. We hope you will join us!

Looking for Nessie on Loch Ness, plus Glencoe and the Scottish Highlands

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Wednesday August 13th ~ On a day trip to the Highlands of Scotland Warning:  This is a long post from an even longer 13 hour tour… The wind was howling this morning and we hung onto our belonging as we … Continue reading →

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Day trip in a CAR to Mellerstain House with FRIENDS!!!

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Monday August 11 ~ Road trip in the Scottish countryside! Now you might think that was a strange title for a post, and wonder why I was so excited about it.  But after being away from home for several months now, … Continue reading →

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Rainy days and Sundays always get me down

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday August 10 ~ Stuck inside in Edinburgh Oh how it has rained, and rained today.  Without much effort, I talked Tim into simply staying inside where we are warm and dry. The past couple of days we did get … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh ~ Thistles, Stitches, Kilts and Swans

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Thursday August 7th ~ Edinburgh We have had several rainy days since arriving in Scotland and it is starting to take a toll on me.  I guess I really am more of a fair weather traveler than I realized.  It … Continue reading →

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Scottish Pride and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday August 5 ~ Edinburgh Billed as the “Event of the Year”, and weather in our favor, we took off for our evening on the town.  I had been a little nervous since we had purchased our tickets online and … Continue reading →

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What is it like to live in a total strangers home while they are gone?

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Monday August 4th ~ Edinburgh, Scotland You may recall that back a few months ago we rented an apartment in Barcelona for two weeks using Airbnb.  That turned out wonderfully.  With the outrageously expensive hotel prices in Edinburgh during the festival, … Continue reading →

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What brought us to Edinburgh Scotland?

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday August 3 ~ Edinburgh, Scotland Last Wednesday we moved from the Lake District of England to Edinburgh, Scotland.  We have grown accustomed to the trains running fairly close to on-time, so were caught by surprise by what turned into … Continue reading →

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The High Adventure Tour with The Mountain Goat, Black Sheep and Oreo Cows

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday July 29th ~ The Lake District, England After our snafu with the booking the previous day, The Mountain Goat driver showed up right on time.  We were off to a great start on our second day trip with them. … Continue reading →

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Windermere Lake Cruise, Lakeland Motor Museum and riding on an old Steam Locomotive

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Monday July 28th ~ Bowness-on-Windermere, England (Lake District) Nice breakfast, camera in hand we waited curbside to be picked up for our all day tour. And waited. And waited. After being so prompt the day before we decided we better … Continue reading →

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England ~ The Lake District, Windermere, Castlerigg Stone Circles

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday July 27th ~ The Lake District, England Just a quick recap of how we got from Ireland to England.  On Friday we took the Ferry from Dublin to Holyhead, England and then four trains brought us all the way … Continue reading →

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