Monday Moods: I feel... Lochy.


Touring Scotland can sometimes leave you feeling a bit

... soggy, bloated, & cold...

But after a few days in the Highlands,
I'm only feeling glorious!

Our weekend on the Isle of Skye shocked me.

Literally, I never expected such sites here in the United Kingdom...

(and you know how much I love the United Kingdom.)

Dramatic hills, lush mountains sprinkled with Highland Coo's & sheep,
dreamy castles sitting cozily in the middle of a lake, 
small fishing towns that seemed pleasantly situated in times past,
& so much Cullen Skink (local Haddock chowder),  
even the most opposed eater-of-fish could become a convert.

But the most impressive sites were the lakes.

Err, excuse me...
the lochs.

Our weekend was full of random pit-stops
that found us standing in silence 
with our mouthes open & our cameras clicking
at the mirrored expanse sprawling before us.

As if one version of the scenery wasn't pretty enough-
the stillness of the water in the sunshine
gave us a bit of double vision.

How lucky!



trying to imitate this picture that i love

cruising loch ness looking for nessie... no luck here.

there she is! (at the visitor's centre) 

sunset at 10:30 pm at night on the isle of skye. crazy, right?

the prettiest sunset i've seen in a while. isle of skye.

lochs of love



*all images original to Aspiring Kennedy

24 comments:

  1. You are such a "lochy" girl... traveling and seeing the sights as you do! Love being a part of the ride even if only vicariously!
    xxoo

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  2. You are adorable. It just looks so peaceful and beautiful. I would love to visit some day! xo

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  3. There you go again making me feel all "lochy"
    Did you manage to document a lochy lips photo?
    pve

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  4. What fun! Those pictures are incredible and I love the commentary.

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  5. Hello! Found your blog awhile ago and love visiting. My husband and I went to Scotland on our honeymoon and drove around the Highlands, visited Eilean Donan, and went to Skye (almost 8 years ago, yikes!). Lovely photos. Thanks for taking me back!

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  6. I'm dying to visit Scotland and this post just makes my desire grow even stronger. Absolutely gorgeous photos!

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  7. Gorgeous! Though a little sad you didn't see Nessie :)

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  8. Isn't Skye utterly incredible?
    I live in Scotland, your photos have done me proud!

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  9. Well, gee. Now I have to add Skye to my list this Summer. That photo of the fort is amazing! Gives me chills seeing how beautiful the country is.

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  10. What a beautiful place to visit!!! That sunset is stunning!!!

    xoxo elizabeth

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  11. wow, how beautiful!

    xo
    Erin

    pinkandpolos.blogspot.com

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  12. Gorgeous photos!! Sunset at 10:30 P.M.? Caraaaazy!

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  13. Beautiful shots as always! Don't you just love Skye - I was there years (decades) ago and still remember its haunting beauty!!

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  14. you are so adorable, Lauren. always love living vicariously through your blog:)

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  15. I love feeling like I travel the world a little when visiting your blog.

    You two are adorbs. Seriously.
    <3

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  16. i miss you! those photos are amazing! xox

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  17. Ok, that's it. I need to get to the Highlands ASAP. That first photo is so stunning!

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  18. Hey gorgeous! I cannot get over that first picture, it is AMAZING!! Glad you two lovebirds got to have another romantic adventure together!! and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the last picture of you two, sooo cute! :) Hope your week is going well! xoxo

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  19. 1) adore that last pic
    2) 'waterhorse' the movie is about the sweetest ever (about nessie)
    3) taking this to another place...is that the same little island a certain RP and KS have been spotted vacationing?!

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  20. CRAZY gorgeous, Lauren! That last picture is "blow me up onto a large scale canvas" worthy, fo sho. Meet any rappers on this trip? ; ) xo

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  21. I too was blown away by the Highlands! (Tho I too often felt bloated and cold.) Next time you go, stay here: http://www.papastour.com/holiday-cottage.php. It is the sweetest cottage in the most dramatic setting! You'd love it.

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