The second day we set off to explore more of Loch Lomand.. This loch is one of the largest Fresh Water lochs in Scotland and is around 25 miles long around 39 Km. There are numerous small islands too within the Loch itself I believe our guide on the boat said around 30 . Loch Lomond and Trossachs area of Scotland was awarded National Park status in July 2002. And you can see why this beautiful land needs to be preserved in its natural state.
There was no better way to explore the length of Loch Lomand other than an hour long excursion on a cruise boat. So off we sailed and below are the views we saw along the way.
This wonderful house is called Cameron House
In front of it sat a small sea plane, which we saw take off, if you click the link on Cameron House you will find out more about this House which eventually was bought and turned into a luxurious Hotel.
Further along in our cruise we passed the Maid of the Loch moored up to the Key-side.
This is the last paddle steamer built in Britain. Once upon a time Paddle steamers would be on the loch dating back to 1818. This one was loving restored. It is now open to the public as a venue in which weddings can take place and a Tea-room where visitors can have refreshments. She officially was placed on the UK “Designated Vessels List” which recognises vessels of “Substantial Heritage Merit with Local and regional significance.
After our cruise we walked through a large shopping area and walked to the edge of the loch where the Maid of the Loch was moored up.
You can see in the space of that couple of hours how the sky began to clear and it was beautifully Sunny for the rest of the day. This was how each day was while we were in Scotland. Beginning with cloudy mornings which by midday the Sun was shining through.
I hope you enjoyed this tranquil journey as much as we did. Next time will be the Ferry ride out from Oban to the Isle of Mull and what a beautiful calm day that was , and the views not to be missed.
Have a wonderful week, I am still in the process of catching up with you all so hope to see you all soon.
Love and Blessings
~Sue~
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Val Boyko
Oct 23, 2016 @ 13:15:23
How I love those Bonnie Bonnie banks Sue! Thank you for sharing the images and some of the loch’s story 💛
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 24, 2016 @ 15:19:07
Always glad to share your beloved land dear Val.. it is a place that speaks to one’s heart. ❤ Hugs
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morristownmemos by Ronnie Hammer
Oct 23, 2016 @ 13:16:11
Sue, what a beautiful place. I wish you a continued wonderful trip. It looks as if you are experiencing good weather. When we were is Scotland it rained all the time.Enjoy!
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 24, 2016 @ 15:18:17
It was beautiful weather Ronnie, and so lovely that you joined me on the Loch over the weekend.. Love and Special Hugs my friend xx
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Erika Kind
Oct 23, 2016 @ 13:16:37
What a beautiful area! That Loch is longer than our country (25 km)!
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 24, 2016 @ 15:17:27
Haha.. now that is amazing.. 🙂 And so pleased you enjoyed Erika x
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Erika Kind
Oct 24, 2016 @ 19:40:26
Hehe… funny fact, isn’t it? 😃
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Eddie Two Hawks
Oct 23, 2016 @ 13:17:29
Fresh water, fresh sites, and fresh sounds all contribute to a new outlook on life. Wonderful photos and thrilling descriptions Sue. it’s a lovely day
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 24, 2016 @ 15:16:40
Thank you Kindly dear Eddie.. Yes it is another lovely Day here also, a little grey overhead but nothing that will dampen my spirits.. Thank you for that lovely comment Eddie.. Blessings your way.. Sue x
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Visionkeeper
Oct 23, 2016 @ 13:34:56
Such a beautiful place, raw and seemingly untouched in many ways. I hope the world wakes up soon to the beauty we live in. So much of the world seems oblivious as they stay buried in distractions, stay glued to their keyboards or they just refuse to instigate change within themselves and gain new perspectives . So much to do, so little time. Thank you for sharing DW…Nothing like a Sunday road trip to Scotland! Sending hugs your way…Much love…VK ❤
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 24, 2016 @ 15:15:28
Glad you enjoyed your Sunday road trip VK. and yes despite all of our interfering within Mother Nature there are still wonderful unspoiled places around our globe untouched.. Long may it remain so. xxx ❤
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Visionkeeper
Oct 26, 2016 @ 23:31:55
I second that hope….Hugs…VK ❤
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 27, 2016 @ 21:33:16
🙂 ❤ xx
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inavukic
Oct 23, 2016 @ 13:52:32
Cameron house looks like a house fairy tales are lived in – breathtaking, Sue ❤
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 24, 2016 @ 15:13:55
Yes there are many such great Houses, this was turned into a Hotel, but it shows again how in days of old the rich were rich and the poor were poor.. ❤
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Heartafire
Oct 23, 2016 @ 13:53:19
Just as I always dreamed it would be. Thank you for the lovely tour of Loch Lomand Sue . Fabulous photographs ! I would love to spend some time at the Cameron House. I hope you ate well and having a glorious Sunday. I imagine it is quite chilly over there. Stay warm, lots of love to you!<3 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 24, 2016 @ 15:12:30
Yes the chill is in the air now Holly, you need your thick sweaters on now.. But it has not yet been frosty.. So we are enjoying still the milder days when the Sun shines.. So pleased you enjoyed Loch Lomand. And I think many would like to spend time in Cameron House it looks a beautiful Hotel to stay in. Love to you Sue xxx
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Heartafire
Oct 24, 2016 @ 15:15:35
Sigh, I shall never get to stay in the Cameron House but thanks to you I can imagine! Much love and a wonderful day Sue xxx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 24, 2016 @ 15:21:41
No neither will I.. But Ben Doran Hotel in Tynsdrum where I stayed is beautiful 🙂 xxx
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Heartafire
Oct 24, 2016 @ 15:22:28
I must google that place, dream of going there someday 🙂 !!
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 24, 2016 @ 15:23:12
Do.. its there.. and set within the heart of the National Park of Loch Lomand
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Heartafire
Oct 24, 2016 @ 15:24:00
wonderful!!
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Ben Naga
Oct 23, 2016 @ 14:32:15
Enjoyed taking visiting friends there while I was living in Stirling in the 80s. Happy memories …
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 24, 2016 @ 15:02:59
Stirling.. Yes I have been a great place I went in May of this year to the city and saw the Wallace Monument and Castle .. Loved the city..
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Tom Merriman
Oct 23, 2016 @ 14:47:15
Very calming, Sue… most tranquil. ☺
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 24, 2016 @ 14:52:26
Glad you found it calming Tom.. so did we . 🙂
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insearchofitall
Oct 23, 2016 @ 15:06:41
Thank you for taking us along on your trip. It was quite beautiful and relaxing. Love those kinds of days that start out dark and gray then end up bright and sunny. Have a lovely day.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 24, 2016 @ 14:51:09
Yes so do I Marlene.. Yesterday Sunday was such a day here.. And we went for a morning walk which started grey but ended Sunny xx
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IreneDesign2011
Oct 23, 2016 @ 15:14:16
Wow Sue, I do really understand, if you feel relaxed after such amazing beautiful surroundings as Loch Lomand 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing this beauty.
Much love ❤ Irene
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 24, 2016 @ 14:48:07
Thank you Irene.. Yes these scenes were wonderful, and the Peace could be felt.. So pleased you felt it too xx 🙂
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Paul Handover
Oct 23, 2016 @ 15:14:51
This lovely post stirred up memories from too long ago. Beautiful part of Scotland.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 24, 2016 @ 14:47:19
hi Paul, so pleased it brought back some memories of this part of Scotland.. Hope they were good ones..
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nonsmokingladybug
Oct 23, 2016 @ 16:08:44
What a great place to write fairytales.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 24, 2016 @ 14:46:03
Yes, I agree a Magical place for the imagination to run wild 🙂 xx
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April
Oct 23, 2016 @ 16:13:20
Thank you for sharing such beauty.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 24, 2016 @ 14:45:30
So pleased you enjoyed April. 🙂 hope you have a great week xx
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J.
Oct 23, 2016 @ 16:58:21
What a beautiful place! And that mansion/hotel! What I wouldn’t give to explore that! Thank you for sharing this.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 24, 2016 @ 14:44:25
Yes J, you would I am sure be pampered and well looked after . It looks a wonderful Hotel and you every whim I am sure would be indulged upon.. 🙂 🙂
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Writing to Freedom
Oct 23, 2016 @ 16:58:48
Thanks for the lovely tour Sue. Seems like you’ve stirred up wanderlust in our community with the beautiful and serene setting of Loch Lomond. The Cameron “House” looks pretty amazing. I bet it would be fun to stay there. We have a retirement community in NW Arkansas called Bella Vista that gives the streets and lakes Scottish names including a small man-made Loch Lomond! Not quite the same, but fun.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 24, 2016 @ 14:41:52
Haha, Bella Vista sounds a great place. And Loch Lomand lol.. Yes seems many want Scotland to be on their bucket list and I can not say I blame them.. It sort of gets in your blood.. 🙂 a little like my Derbyshire Dales.. 🙂 lol.. Hugs to you Brad.. Hope you had a great weekend and sending thoughts for a wonderful week x
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Writing to Freedom
Oct 24, 2016 @ 15:49:10
I love the cute names too like Derbyshire Dales. Sounds like something from the Hobbit. 🙂 hugs, travel and play!
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 25, 2016 @ 12:44:47
To me Brad Derbyshire is as good as..:-) Type in Derbyshire Dales to Google Images and see for yourself 🙂 lol ❤
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Writing to Freedom
Oct 25, 2016 @ 15:46:42
It looks like a very charming place to visit and stroll about! Thanks Sue.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 25, 2016 @ 17:14:15
🙂
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litebeing
Oct 23, 2016 @ 17:40:48
Thanks for sharing more gems from your vacation. Cameron House made an impression on me , like a long lost memory. I adore castles and castle-like architecture.
love, Linda
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 24, 2016 @ 14:35:31
Wait until you see another House we went inside to see Linda.. The architecture in marble is out of this world.. xx So pleased you enjoyed Linda x
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suzicate
Oct 23, 2016 @ 17:43:47
A tour by water, what a treat! This is a truly beautiful place. Thank you so much for sharing your vacation with us.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 24, 2016 @ 14:31:54
Glad you enjoyed this different view of the Loch.. We so enjoyed it.. 🙂 Love and Hugs dear Suzi xx
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Mark Lanesbury
Oct 23, 2016 @ 20:43:28
I think I’m as calm and peaceful as you Sue. After reading this I feel like I’ve been with you all the way 😀
A beautiful country 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 24, 2016 @ 14:27:19
It is Mark, and I was pleased that calm and tranquil feeling made its way down under 🙂 to your own beautiful land.
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Barbara Franken
Oct 23, 2016 @ 21:09:19
Bonny Scotland is wonderful through your eyes… thanks for sharing your journey x
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 24, 2016 @ 14:26:27
So pleased you enjoyed Barbara.. it is a magical place for sure xx
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silentlyheardonce
Oct 23, 2016 @ 21:32:42
As I read and enjoyed your photos the word tranquil came to mind. What beautiful adventure.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 24, 2016 @ 14:24:34
So pleased Kim you are feeling like visiting again.. And I am so pleased it gave you that tranquil feeling xx
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silentlyheardonce
Oct 24, 2016 @ 14:25:29
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marja
Oct 24, 2016 @ 01:09:35
Hi Sue Hope all is well with you. What a great trip so peaceful. I think water is always peaceful. Does Loch mean lake as there is also loch ness. That house cameron is more like a castle A beautiful building it is. Thanks for taking me along on this wonderful trip
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 24, 2016 @ 13:46:54
Hi Marja.. Yes Loch means a lake.. and Loch Ness is a loch, the Lochness monster having appeared there or so they say 🙂 Yes there are many magnificent castles and I have a Gem of a ‘house’which I am saving to post at the end of my scenic views of Scotland.. So pleased that you enjoyed x
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balroop2013
Oct 24, 2016 @ 05:22:06
You have had a wonderful visit to Loch Lomand Sue…loved your pictures, which breathe tranquility. Thank you for sharing them along with lovely description. 🙂 Stay blessed and as adventurous as ever!
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 24, 2016 @ 13:37:29
Thank you Balroop, it was such a joy to visit with clear skies and no rain.. A rarity for Scotland.. 🙂 I am happy you enjoyed x
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voulaah
Oct 24, 2016 @ 08:24:57
Wow so beautiful this area Sue
thnak you so much for good sharing
Have a very nice day
Kisses
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 24, 2016 @ 13:35:25
I am pleased to show you a part of the world you may not have seen before Voulaah.. Blessings Sue
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derrickjknight
Oct 24, 2016 @ 11:52:02
Many thanks for the delightful cruise, Sue
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 24, 2016 @ 13:34:50
Hi Derrick.. thank you, so pleased to welcome you aboard 🙂
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Superduque777
Oct 24, 2016 @ 12:55:28
Why u dont vote us?
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 24, 2016 @ 13:33:39
I am not sure what you mean Superduque with Why I do not Vote you.. I follow your blog like many others and I visit when I see a post I follow over 400 blogs, and it is impossible to catch each and every post every one publishes..
Sending Love and Light your way my friend. Sue
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gageier
Oct 24, 2016 @ 14:34:45
Liebe Sue danke dir für dein schönen Kommentar mit vielen lieben Grüßen Klaus in Freundschaft
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 24, 2016 @ 15:07:31
Vielen Dank Liebe Klaus .. Ich wünsche Ihnen eine schöne neue Woche auch mein Freund .. Achten Sie darauf Sue
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prenin
Oct 24, 2016 @ 16:39:58
Beautiful pictures hun! 🙂
Scotland is a beautiful place which I hope to visit one day!!! 🙂
Love and hugs!
Prenin.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 25, 2016 @ 12:51:59
I hope you manage to visit also Prenin.. you will enjoy it I am sure.. Thank you xx
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dgkaye
Oct 25, 2016 @ 01:48:45
Ahh Sue, it looks as though you did have a tranquil and beautiful time away. The photos are beautiful. Thanks for sharing a piece of Scotland with us who live far. 🙂 xo ❤
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 25, 2016 @ 13:16:45
Glad to be able to share Debby and so pleased you enjoyed this particular piece of Scotland xx Hugs ❤
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dgkaye
Oct 25, 2016 @ 22:46:01
Beautiful. ❤
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 26, 2016 @ 10:15:46
🙂 thank you
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dgkaye
Oct 27, 2016 @ 02:53:07
❤
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smilecalm
Oct 25, 2016 @ 07:37:13
thank you for bringing me
so beautifully to that place
of which i recall
singing of
in a Celtic folk ensemble 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 25, 2016 @ 13:13:02
🙂 Yes there is that Song.. here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feLT7Btuqpc of The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond 🙂 Many thanks David 🙂
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Maria Wind Talkerm
Oct 25, 2016 @ 13:14:50
Beautiful, its on my bucket list. Great steam boat too 🙂 xx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 26, 2016 @ 14:51:05
I hope you get to tick it off your bucket list too Maria x
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Maniparna Sengupta Majumder
Oct 25, 2016 @ 22:48:11
This is one of the best travelogues I’ve ever read. I’ve heard/read about Loch Lomond many times, but you have explored it beautifully. The Cameron House.looks just WOW!
Waiting to read more from your trip… ❤
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 26, 2016 @ 10:15:31
Thank you Mani.. Life has been so busy since I returned home.. and catching up here on WP.. I really must find time to upload more photo’s now for my next post.. So Happy you enjoyed my friend. xxx
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Maniparna Sengupta Majumder
Oct 26, 2016 @ 20:43:14
Enjoy your time with family and friends. Blogging can wait….don’t worry… ❤ ❤
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 27, 2016 @ 21:46:21
Thank you, I fit it in where I can LOL.. 🙂 ❤
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Timelesslady
Oct 26, 2016 @ 00:03:08
Hi Dreamwalker, I love the song, I’m playing the link that was in the comments as I write on the keyboard. I know Loch Lomond only from this song, and of course the Nessie legends. What beautiful photos…I especially liked the castle.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 26, 2016 @ 10:13:39
Yes the castle was spectacular.. I am so pleased you enjoyed.. Hopefully more to follow shortly.. 🙂 And thank you for your kind comment. 🙂
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europasicewolf
Oct 26, 2016 @ 00:39:28
Very peaceful and relaxing scenery Sue 🙂 Perfect for chilling the mind and spirit! Wishing you a beautiful and peaceful Wednesday!
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 26, 2016 @ 09:59:47
Thank you Wolfie,, I hope you are now getting back to normal within your Technical world my friend xx Hugs Sue xx
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europasicewolf
Oct 26, 2016 @ 20:47:09
I was until Tom’s Seasonal Spirits got involved! lol 😁 xx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 27, 2016 @ 21:45:47
LOL Tom is a one off special person isn’t he LOL 🙂
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europasicewolf
Oct 27, 2016 @ 22:45:43
Totally! lol 😉 Very special person!
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stephensmustang1
Oct 26, 2016 @ 03:57:05
One of my favorite posts so far–LOVED all the pics and being able to see things I wouldn’t otherwise see. Glad it was a good time. love and hugs
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 26, 2016 @ 09:56:51
So pleased am I dear Elizabeth to be able to transport you somewhere different right now.. Knowing how much you could really do with a change of scenery my lovely friend.. Take care of you,, Thinking of you Love Sue xx
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amommasview
Oct 26, 2016 @ 04:33:59
You just took me along on this journey…
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 26, 2016 @ 09:55:39
I am so pleased, and I hope you felt relaxed as you floated along 🙂 Many thanks xx
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amommasview
Oct 26, 2016 @ 10:55:36
I did 🙂
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michnavs
Oct 26, 2016 @ 10:09:34
So pretty Sue….i am delighted you shared them..i am so gonna go to Scotland..soon
..and fullfil my childhood dream of writing poety there..
I am now convinced more than ever that it is indeed a place i should save up money and visit
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 26, 2016 @ 10:36:55
And when you have saved enough.. You will not be disappointed.. There were many from overseas there 🙂
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michnavs
Oct 26, 2016 @ 10:12:24
P.S.
You probably are wondering why i mentioned saving up to get there…well i literally live a the other side of the world so i hope i make it there…
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 26, 2016 @ 10:35:52
Yes I thought you lived in the USA.. is that right? For me its a days journey by transport.. but still a distance to travel our roads are far from straight LOL.. 🙂
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michnavs
Oct 26, 2016 @ 10:59:23
Nahh i am not from USA..you need to flip the globe the see where i am from.. i am from the Philippines .. i used to be a college professor which i gave up working years ago to take care of my growing girls then..
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 26, 2016 @ 14:41:02
Wonderful, that you put your girls first.. And big smiles I must watch my spelling mistakes LOL.. haha.. Kidding 🙂 The Philippines are a wonderful group of Islands.. 🙂 and it is wonderful WP connects us so closely 🙂 ❤
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michnavs
Oct 26, 2016 @ 15:18:57
Thanks Sue…we are indeed a small but beautiful nation..
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Cynthia
Oct 26, 2016 @ 12:59:32
Such a beautiful place, sweet Sue! Beautiful photos. I think of mindfulness and hope and beauty in a world that needs even more of it. 😉
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Aquileana
Oct 26, 2016 @ 14:32:34
It certainly look beautiful… Thanks for the retelling of your trip and for letting us know a bit of the story of Loch Lomond … Great scottish surroundings dear Sue… Sending love & best wishes. Aquileana 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 26, 2016 @ 15:24:38
I am pleased you enjoyed this dear Aquileana my friend.. So pleased you enjoyed the trip 🙂
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Somali K Chakrabarti
Oct 26, 2016 @ 15:57:09
Beautiful views of Loch Lomond Sue. The virtual tour revived the memories of my trip to Scotland. I surely had fallen in love with the place.
I am sorry I have lately been a bit caught up with other things and have not been able to catch up with your posts. Love and hugs my friend. 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 26, 2016 @ 17:05:09
Somali we all of us visit when we can, and I am delighted this post reignited those memories of your visit to Scotland.. Many thanks my friend x
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Maria F.
Oct 30, 2016 @ 18:50:09
What scenery!
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Sue Dreamwalker
Oct 30, 2016 @ 22:37:16
Yes breath taking isn’t it xx
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aussieian2011
Nov 02, 2016 @ 02:27:43
A beautiful travel post Sue, a very exciting place to have the pleasure of experiencing I am sure, Cameron House is a beautiful piece of architecture from days gone by, and the Paddle Steamer gives the Lock a romantic background.
Enjoyed your post thoroughly Sue.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Nov 02, 2016 @ 13:34:36
So Pleased you enjoyed Ian.. 🙂 its a beautiful place 🙂 and I knew you would appreciate the scenery 🙂
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