by Terry Thorpe | Sep 1, 2023 | Blog, Terry
We returned to the warm embrace of Stavanger and the even warmer hospitality of family and friends. After a few days of catch up we packed light and headed for the mountains. Not, unfortunately to embark on our 3 week hike of Jotunheimen as due to inclement weather we... by Terry Thorpe | Aug 13, 2023 | Blog, Terry
We met up for brunch with an old friend of mine who I hadn’t seen in way too long and had really wanted Katrine to meet. It was great to catch up, and I found myself wishing I was better at maintaining the friendships that had meant the most to me before moving... 
by Terry Thorpe | Aug 12, 2023 | Blog, Terry
We headed North towards Aberdeen but couldn’t resist a detour to Montrose, where Katrine had spent some time in the company of Scots (and others), training in offshore drilling and engineering related shenanigans. Our journey along memory lane took us to... by Terry Thorpe | Aug 11, 2023 | Blog, Terry
In 1314 Robert the Bruce defeated the English led army of Edward II in a total arse kicking of a battle, resulting in eventual Scottish independence (at least for a few hundred years). The battle is considered to be one of Scotland’s finest moments and is... 
by Terry Thorpe | Aug 10, 2023 | Blog, Terry
We left our guesthouse and jumped on a train to be reunited with our car in Milngavie. After a pitstop to buy some reasonably priced underwear, we drove onwards to Inglewood House, which was a delight, a beautiful building in a lovely setting that would be our rest...