We stayed in Spean Bridge on our road trip throughย Scotland’s Western Highlands,ย not for any other reason but that it was a strategic spot between Glencoe and the Isle of Skye.
So the fact that it also had pretty vistas and a monument to boot was just an added bonus.
A mile above the cutesy town of Spean Bridge sits the Commando Memorial, honoring the soldiers’ lives who were lost during World War II.
I can’t help but think this is a pretty excellent spot to rest permanently. The trio of commandos are depicted looking south toward Ben Nevis, the tallest “mountain” in the British Isles, and the monument is inscribed with: “United We Conquer.”
Just above Spean Bridge on the way to Glengarry is one of the most beautiful viewpoints we visited throughout our vacation.
My mom found her a suitor with a bagpipe—her second of the trip (and it was only day five!), I should note—to give her a history lesson. (Good thing my dad doesn’t read my blog!)
Kari was giving him the stink eye.
Until he offered her his cap and played along with our Gangnam Style escapades.
And it was here that I also realized my sister is actually the superior jumper of the two of us.
We’ve still got to work on her facial expression, but just look at that hang time! I better get serious about my own jumps moving forward. Time to vary the jumping pose…next trip.
I always wonder why magazine ads decide to show their models jumping? Now I am beginning to wonder the same thing about C&C! ๐
Do they? I’d never noticed (and I used to work at a fashion magazine!).
Here at C&C, we like to convey excitement in as visual a way as possible ๐
I guess sheep are missing from these pics! ๐
I know! Should have Photoshopped some in =)
My favorite Scottish post! Loved that guy…he spent so much time with us…and he was cute, too!!
Dad probably wouldn’t have even noticed if you brought him home with you for a souvenir!
Oh my god, you girls in your matching sweaters is freaking adorable! Tell me you did it on purpose. And if you didn’t, lie to me and tell me that you did.
While we didn’t do it on purpose per se, we also didn’t change when we realized we were twinsies ๐
The view from Scottish highlands is really beautiful, perfect for introverts and artists.
And extroverts who like jumping off rocks for photos and dancing with bagpipers =)
WOw, these pics are so awesome. I feel little bit envious of you!
Loved the captures. Gorgeous country side!
I’m convinced a prettier one does not exist!
Awesome shots! We absolutely love the look and layout of your site. The content is even better ๐
Thanks, guys! And we’re both C&Cs ๐ (And both pals to Spencer.) What more do we have in common, I wonder?
I really love that you have a whole category devoted to jumping!
I am not used to your married name AT ALL. A belated congrats–I have a lot of back-reading to do =)
Nice post Kristin, the Commando Memorial is always a stopping point for me on my way north, they really do have a hell of a view!