It's been raining here in Oban non-stop since we arrived. I've been very glad to have a good raincoat! We're hoping that it will clear out enough tomorrow to take the ferry over to Mull and Iona. Still, we've enjoyed a walk around town and a tour of the Oban Distillery, which was quite interesting. And last night after dinner we did a bit of Ceilidh dancing!
It was us in a room full of rowdy college-age kids. The caller walked us through several simple dances. We had a blast and worked up a bit of a sweat.
What I'm loving about Scotland:
- The electric teakettles. Boiling water in less than a minute.
- Black pudding.
- Mussels.
- The signs in Gaelic.
- "A wee whiskey." Unlike bartenders back home who pour three-finger shots, drams are carefully measured out and a manageable size. Make mine neat. I've tasted several over the last few days, and still haven't decided on a favorite, though I am partial to the Oban whiskey brewed here.
- The people. Everyone we've encountered so far has been warm, helpful and charming.
Bon weekend!
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