Back in Japan for a week now and I am missing Scotland! The food! The beer! The single malt scotch! Just like Eddie, I wanna go back!
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Greg Vessar
I love music, I love to travel, and I love to write. My blog "A Thousand Miles from Kansas" combines all three. I am a Kansas boy and an educator on sabbatical. I have lived in many places around the globe and I currently live in northern Japan. Journey with me as I combine my loves of music, travel, and the written word as I navigate through life.
Scottish Ruins of Elgin Cathedral
The Ruins of Elgin Cathedral in Elgin, Scotland. A black and white photo essay with a splash at the end!
Dunnottar Castle at Stonehaven, Scotland
Elegantly and defiantly perched on the coast at Stonehaven, Scotland, Dunnottar was a fortress. Over 100 steps to reach the castle entrance with every step worth the view! Location, location, location!
In the Garden
Just one beautiful moment out of many in the gardens at Crathes Castle in Banchory, Scotland.
Highland Cattle Grazing
Beautiful site to see! Highland Cattle grazing in the highlands near Ballater, Scotland.
Flowery View of Kildrummy Castle
A flowery view of the ruins of Kildrummy Castle in the Scottish Highlands.
Sheep on Road!
Sheep on the Road!
One of my favorite signs traveling around Scotland. This handmade sign is on the road from Ballater to Tomintoul, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. June 17, 2019.
#scotland #sheep #athousandmilesfromkansas
Father’s Day Haiku
A haiku about family influence, whether we realize it or not!
30 Years Ago …June 10, 1989!
June 10…Celebrating thirty years of marriage with Melissa. She has truly blessed my life.
Stranded on a Highway Somewhere in Kansas
Stranded on a Highway Somewhere in Kansas The clouds are moving faster, dark and heavy. The breeze is getting […]
