Oh glorious jet lag, I have not felt your fuzzy-headed vengeance, for I followed the advice of a well traveled person and stayed up all day walking and writing and whatever. I will, however, admit to becoming a bit slug-like and unresponsive for the last few hours. I dare anyone else to fare better considering an 8 hour first flight, a 3 hour layover, an hour and a half second flight, and a frightening 45 minute drive on the wrong side of the road. And all of it without falling asleep.
I did finally manage to cook dinner, take an amazingly hot bath in a tub that actually covered you with water. All of you. All at once. Without bending your knees and splashing. Allow me a moment...
Ok. I was in bed by ten, Scotland time. Tried to read through swirling eyes, gave up and was out in a matter of seconds.
I did not regain consciousness until 1:30 pm the next day. I am not even all that ashamed to admit I had breakfast at two in the afternoon. It does make for a short day.
So, today all I did was run into Beauly for some additional groceries and things I didn't want to pack and lug all the way here. The second attempt at driving was much better than the first. The really narrow road is not that long. And I am proud to report that I did not scream every time I passed a car on that road. Didn't even squeak. I made all the proper right handed turns and remembered to look for cars in the correct directions. When I got back to the cabin, I felt like Tom Hanks in Castaway when he ran around yelling, "I have made fire!"
"I have driven a car!"
It won't take long to learn the rules of the road. Every one else in Scotland learned how to do it. You will, too.
ReplyDeleteYou really should be a writer.
Thank you for your encouragement! I appreciate it!
DeleteYou make me laugh out loud! I oh-so enjoy your posts! And I smile, both at the adventure and your bravery... Exceptional, no doubt!
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