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Day 5: A Journey to the Center of the Earth, no kidding!
Well, we did it. We accomplished the elusive dream. I bought tickets online and then we saw the bus go by—“Journey to the Center of the Earth” by Jules Verne. It’s a big thing here because there really is a lava tube in Snaefellsjökjull National Park. In the story, Dr. Lindenbrock and his nephew Axel…
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Day 4: The Golden Circle
We planned a tour for today because it did everything, had special admissions, and came with bus driver stories. The price was actually reasonable—though, warming—Iceland is pricey! While waiting for our 20-person bus, John chatted with a private guide who was waiting for his party. This guide was quite the geologist. He and John talked…
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Day 3: Return to Iceland. This time, the Whole Shoe (I mean, Show!)
We landed at 7:30 am, which meant that we left Edinburgh at 6 am (see Scotland 2025 for more on that trip), which meant that we were up and dressed at 3 am! Even though the airport is absolutely 6 minutes away, we took the shuttle because our golf bags are heavy—even with wheels. So…
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Day 16: A Day in Edinburgh
This was our one day in Edinburgh! We checked out of our “self-catering” apartment in Cellerdyke, Fife, in the cute, cute town. Did I mention the Corner Store? Everything you could need in the size of a living room. And the waterfront—Doc Martin could have used this as an alternate set! The drive to Edinburgh…
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Day 15: Golf with Graham at Crail!
Today was an easy day because we only had one thing scheduled. Let me start by talking about our cute, cute neighborhood in Cellardyke, Anstruther, Fife, Scotland. You’ve probably heard of Fife because St Andrews (Church, University, and famous golf courses are here). We are now 9 miles south of St. Andrews and just 3…
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Day 14: The Home of Golf—St. Andrews at Last!
We arrived at the New/Old Course at 8:30 am and secured a tee time for 9:37 am on the New Course. (Really lucky—this is a terrific starting time!) The New Course runs right alongside the Old Course and with plenty of ocean views. So, anytime we want during the game, we can run over and…
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Patti Brugman is a thoughtful traveler who seeks out experiences that her armchair readers would like to share. Patti and her husband, John, like adventure and golf. Golf takes them to Scotland almost every year and to gorgeous courses that are off the tourist track. If you’re a golfer, you’ll be able to create your own dream trip from the detailed descriptions and maps that Patti provides. Additionally, Patti and John have travelled to Egypt, Antarctica, France, Great Britain, and domestic destinations. Please join in travel fun through Patti’s stories and photos.
You’ll read about watching lost luggage, armed with an air tag, travel all over Edinburgh before finally trundling down the country road of the farmhouse where she was staying. Or, another bag that took two days to arrive in Cairo. You’ll read about tasting haggis and see Patti’s expressive reaction to other less palatable concoctions. And you’ll marvel at the how close up views of penguins in Antarctica and how high the snow-covered trails took them. In Egypt, you’ll learn about the secret language of Ancient Egyptian and why structures that are more than 5,000 old are still strong and colorful.
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