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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.

If we're able to get out to the islands tomorrow I'll have some pictures to share; if not, it's on to Windermere on Sunday.
Bon weekend!

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