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The Royal Burgh of North Berwick is a seaside town in East Lothian, Scotland. It is situated on the south shore of the Firth of Forth, approximately 25 miles east of Edinburgh. North Berwick became a fashionable holiday resort in the 19th century because of its two sandy bays, the East (or Milsey) Bay and the West Bay, and continues to attract holiday makers to this day. Golf courses at the ends of each bay are open to visitors.
From Saturday until this morning (Monday) we stayed in the most beautiful house on "Millionaire Road" which is situation directly ON one of these famous golf courses (North Berwick Golf Course). It was beautiful. The woman who has the house and runs a few B & B rooms (which we stayed in) is great friends with our friend Jane. Her name is Kate. She has fiery red hair and an even more fiery personality. It was an absolute pleasure to enjoy her wonderful house, be a part of her hospitable parties, great conversation, and fully organic food--almost all of which came from her four hens and the garden outside. My salad was so fresh for Sunday lunch that a little slug climbed off of a piece of lettuce. Thankfully, I saw it before it ended up on my fork.
We joked the whole weekend about how we were living "The Good Life." Don't believe me? I'll post some pictures.
This is the view from the second floor drawing room (living room) of the golf course and the sea. Complete with islands, no big deal.
My dad and I in the drawing (pronounced "drawr-ing rouhm").
The dining room. We spent at least two hours per meal (yes, brekky, lunch, tea, and supper) at this table (except the lunch we had outside in the garden in the sunshine). We had so many wonderful conversations over food, drinks, and after food and drinks! We talked with Jane, Kate, and a few of their friends who were guests at random meals. Conversations were deep!! And meaningful!! We discussed politics over and over learning from each other about the way our countries percieve each other and our own experiences in our countries. We talked about George W., Barack Obama, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, health care, social classes, racism, war...the list was long!! I feel as though I gleaned so much--mostly from listening to wicked smart people!
The door opening into our B & B suite. Oil paintings covered the walls in this house.
And, of course, Princess Bubsy (my sister, Kristin) stretching in her comfy bed!
The weekend was wonderful!! (And made complete by a trip to H & M on the way back to St. Andrews today, sushi for dinner, and watching the 6th Harry Potter at the little theatre after dinner!)
The Royal Burgh of North Berwick is a seaside town in East Lothian, Scotland. It is situated on the south shore of the Firth of Forth, approximately 25 miles east of Edinburgh. North Berwick became a fashionable holiday resort in the 19th century because of its two sandy bays, the East (or Milsey) Bay and the West Bay, and continues to attract holiday makers to this day. Golf courses at the ends of each bay are open to visitors.
From Saturday until this morning (Monday) we stayed in the most beautiful house on "Millionaire Road" which is situation directly ON one of these famous golf courses (North Berwick Golf Course). It was beautiful. The woman who has the house and runs a few B & B rooms (which we stayed in) is great friends with our friend Jane. Her name is Kate. She has fiery red hair and an even more fiery personality. It was an absolute pleasure to enjoy her wonderful house, be a part of her hospitable parties, great conversation, and fully organic food--almost all of which came from her four hens and the garden outside. My salad was so fresh for Sunday lunch that a little slug climbed off of a piece of lettuce. Thankfully, I saw it before it ended up on my fork.
We joked the whole weekend about how we were living "The Good Life." Don't believe me? I'll post some pictures.
This is the view from the second floor drawing room (living room) of the golf course and the sea. Complete with islands, no big deal.
My dad and I in the drawing (pronounced "drawr-ing rouhm").
The dining room. We spent at least two hours per meal (yes, brekky, lunch, tea, and supper) at this table (except the lunch we had outside in the garden in the sunshine). We had so many wonderful conversations over food, drinks, and after food and drinks! We talked with Jane, Kate, and a few of their friends who were guests at random meals. Conversations were deep!! And meaningful!! We discussed politics over and over learning from each other about the way our countries percieve each other and our own experiences in our countries. We talked about George W., Barack Obama, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, health care, social classes, racism, war...the list was long!! I feel as though I gleaned so much--mostly from listening to wicked smart people!
The door opening into our B & B suite. Oil paintings covered the walls in this house.
And, of course, Princess Bubsy (my sister, Kristin) stretching in her comfy bed!The weekend was wonderful!! (And made complete by a trip to H & M on the way back to St. Andrews today, sushi for dinner, and watching the 6th Harry Potter at the little theatre after dinner!)
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