Scottish Shenanigans

All Packed Up and One Place to Go

I guess we've fully committed now. Long drive down to Dover today ready for an early ferry tomorrow (although I was under the impression that quitting your job would mean lie-ins...?)


Moira before thousands of miles of abuse


A very excited and confident Danni (and her still not fully processed what's happening fiancé)

The first of many many expensive fuel ups

I thought these cliffs were supposed to be white not golden...


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