Hello from Scotland.
We arrived at Amber and Len's late this afternoon. The trip entailed a flight from Paris to Birmingham, England, then another flight from Birmingham to Glasgow with a two and a half hour layover between them.
Both flights were bumpy due to weather. The landing in Glasgow was a roller coaster ride due to very high winds.
Our drive out to the house in a rental car was tame in comparison despite the fact I drove the 50 or so miles on the wrong (at least for me) side of the road. Something I have never done before.
I got us all here without killing a living being. Most especially the four of us.
We've eaten dinner, Alison and Amber have gotten a start on the preparation of future meals, and the kids are all in bed (although I'm pretty sure they all aren't yet asleep).
I think I'm ready for a nightcap.
Would you like a coffee dear?
Posted by: Amber | October 26, 2006 at 18:30
That driving thing weirds me out. Maybe after a few beers I'd be ok. ;)
Posted by: Jay | October 26, 2006 at 20:56
I would have a drink, then collapse in bed. Jet lag does me in!
Posted by: Margaret | October 26, 2006 at 22:40
Glad you got there safe STOP Stay safe and warm, and hug Ali a lot heard it's cold there STOP Hard hearing you STOP Send single malts STOP Miss you both STOP OVER
Posted by: The CEO | October 26, 2006 at 23:46
Remembers me South africa. I drove left side for 3000 miles without a problem. The danger appeared in France, when I drove left side for a mile or so, until my wife understood something was wrong !
Posted by: coldbear | October 27, 2006 at 03:04
Welcome to the same timezone! Glad you all got there safely, have mucho fun and keep blogging it :-)
Posted by: Daisy | October 27, 2006 at 05:28
Glad to hear that you are safe and sound. Might want to make it 2 nightcaps-- one can never be too careful in that department!!
Posted by: ally bean | October 27, 2006 at 06:53
Failte gu Alba!
Posted by: Katherine | October 27, 2006 at 10:18
You are a brave soul... I was too afraid to drive in England. I could hardly walk there. I almost got hit by a bus when I looked the wrong direction to cross the street!! I would love to be in Scotland with you two. Will you adopt me?
Posted by: saundrah | October 27, 2006 at 17:04
So glad you and the clan made it safely to your vacation. Enjoy it all and take lots of pretty pictures. Who, by the by, is watching Mr. Jones?
Posted by: JustineFromWyoming | October 27, 2006 at 17:08