Walk Scotland

Took a nice woodland walk yesterday in Banchory. Despite James telling me the longer way was actually the shorter way (I didn't suddenly become an idiot, James (it was a process)), I still managed to enjoy myself against my will. Stella of course enjoyed herself as she always does when she gets a front seat view of the world courtesy of Baby Bjorn. Hopefully today's walk along the coast and castle ruins won't be as treacherous or exhausting. I've never felt so old as when we had to go downhill along stoney paths for a half mile. I was wishing I had jacked some canes from work at that point especially when my walking stick had been abandoned a mile before.

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London excursion with Mom and Stella

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Day trip for James' Passport Interview

So it turns out that the long and complicated process of getting my spousal visa depends on James getting his British passport, which in itself is a process that has required extensive documentation, applications, and interviews.  Once he gets his passport though Stella and I can finally apply for OUR visas (albeit from the US) and avoid being derogatory "illegals." In the meantime we'll plan some European excursions to avoid that being the case.  Yep it's a harsh life I know.  We may never get this opportunity again so best make the most of our travel opportunities whatever the actual reason spurring us on. So in the meantime, we shall take in the sights.

Edinburgh Castle

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New shoes!

First pair of wellies. I'm sure it would have probably been easier for her if I'd bought them in her size.

Dunnotar Castle, Stonehaven, Scotland

Castle Day

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Stella feeling out her new backyard

Made it to Scotland!!!

Finally in Aberdeen. Exhausted but incredibly excited about the new adventure. Stella finally gets to play outside without sweating after 30 seconds. She's making out like a bandit in this move and gets two rooms in our new house- one to sleep and one to play. She's still very jet lagged but we all are. The rest of us just don't scream and cry for an hour in the middle of the night. Well anyway, she's a seasoned traveler at this point and should get over it soon enough. The 20 hours of daylight just don't help much with sleep retraining. :/