Rob Roy Tours

I've decided to take a trip, probably by myself, next summer. I'll be going in either August or September. My dog, Reilly, needs a sitter so I have to rely on my parents to take care of him so I need to see when they will be available. I have invited my brother to accompany me but it depends on whether he can get off work for the amount of time I want to be there. I am looking at about 3 weeks.

If I go by myself, I have decided to do a couple of tours through Rob Roy Tours. They have some really great options and their prices are very reasonable. The first part of my trip will be the 13 day train tour through the highlands of Scotland. I just can't decide if I want guided or self guided tour. Probably the self guided one because I really just want to take my camera and head out on my own. After the year I've had, losing my husband suddenly and then moving from Tulsa to New Mexico, and all that goes along with losing a loved one such as insurance claims and being forced into a new chapter of my life that I didn't want, I really feel that I need some time alone to reflect and regroup.

Anyway, back to the trip to Scotland...I can't wait! I love the peaceful countryside and know that being there will rejuvenate my soul. Rob Roy Tours book everything for you and since I've decided on the train ride I won't have to worry about driving, whew. The other tour is a walking tour, guided, that will take about a 8 days. It goes through Rob Roy country and all of the accommodation is taken care of. Even my bags are transferred for me. So, all that I have to do is show up and enjoy. I'll be listing more of the details later.

As I stated, I'll be taking my new camera, a canon rebel, with me. Since the passing of my husband, Rick, I have started an art "career" in photography. What I do is take the photos and then turn then into black and white or sepia, then color them with oil paints. I have some for sale at etsy.com under kelsiphotos. I hope you check them out. This has been very therapeutic for me. Doing this process of photo/art has helped me through the grieving process.

Losing my husband has been the hardest thing I have ever had to go through but I'm getting through it one day, one hour, one minute at a time. Luckily I've been blessed with a very supportive family. I know that I will be okay. Believe me I questioned that more times than I can count.