This Florida girl finally got to see SNOW! I spent the holidays in Conifer, CO: here are a few shots of my first White Christmas!
Author: Brandi Bhamani
Christmas Eve at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Instead of the usual Christmas Eve family gatherings, we took everybody to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science! The exhibitions were well laid out and the Docents were very knowledgeable. The Model of the Curiosity Rover was really cool! All machines have some sort of face ... I wonder if this was something NASA thought about … Continue reading Christmas Eve at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
The Long Road Home
The time has come to head back to my nine to five - this trip has been amazing and I feel very fortunate for being able to have made this dream a reality. Below is the rainy view from my Dublin hotel; my one night stop over before heading home to Texas. During my wait … Continue reading The Long Road Home
St. Giles Cathedral
When entering into the Cathedral, I was greeted by a very large sign requesting that no photos be taken until a 2 GBP fee was paid for a photography permit. It stated that the fee would be used to fund the upkeep of the church which was founded in the 12th century. So, I walked … Continue reading St. Giles Cathedral
Ediburgh: City of Literature
While on my way to the Rosehip for breakfast, I stumbled upon this mural. As it turns out, Edinburgh was the first city to received the 'City of Literature' distinction from UNESCO in 2004. This title is given to cities to recognize the literary and theatrical contributions made be authors who call the city home, … Continue reading Ediburgh: City of Literature
Early Morning in Edinburgh
The weather was brisk and a bit less rainy this day, so I set out to walk the city. I didn't really have much of a destination, I just picked a direction and started walking. Below is the Elephant House, probably best known as one of the coffee shops where J. K. Rowling wrote the … Continue reading Early Morning in Edinburgh
The Highlands and a Little Whisky
I decided to sign up for a day tour through the Highlands, so I popped over to the Tourist Information side near me and booked with Rabbie's. This tour was amazing! There were only 16 people on a Sprinter van and our guide Dave kept up quite entertained. He was passionate and knowledgeable, answering questions … Continue reading The Highlands and a Little Whisky
Edinburgh: Hostel to Hotel with a Touch of Culture
The view from the Baxter Hostel was lovely this morning - I sat at a bay window while enjoying a bit if coffee. My check out time was around 10 am, so I spend my time planning out my day and taking in the cool air from the open window. Once I got everything squared … Continue reading Edinburgh: Hostel to Hotel with a Touch of Culture
Goodbye Ireland, Hello Scotland!
So ... I find it hard to sit still, so I booked a flight to Scotland! After a wonderful last evening out with my friends, it was time to part ways ... My flight Ryanair was set for early afternoon, so I took my time in the morning getting to the airport - I arrived … Continue reading Goodbye Ireland, Hello Scotland!
Going for a Wander
Fresh is the order of the day - time for a bit of local color. These beauties were hanging out in the lobby pastry shop of my friend's hotel. Lunch at Fumbally, a local Farm to table resturant. They put a lot of love in there food and it shows! We did a short walk through … Continue reading Going for a Wander