This morning started early with a 6:30am call for luggage and breakfast. I planned ahead a bit and bought a Diet Coke with Lime from the local grocery last night. So I was ready to go this morning.

Sometime along the way on this trip I have started taking pictures of my food. Someone asked if I was a foodie. Absolutely not! Do I appreciate good food, you bet!! Some firsts for on this trip. I tried some black pudding which is made with pig blood. It was tasty enough and I had a few bites. It was in the morning and I my more adventurous side was still asleep. Stornoway is known for this delicacy so it seemed only right to give it a try.

My favorite discovery of this trip is Toffee Pudding. I have now had this beautiful dessert three times in two different places and I will say it is so tasty. I think I will be trying this recipe at home.

This trip is in part an homage to my parent’s who loved to travel and seeing new places. Before Mom’s passing she said to my siblings that she hoped we would travel and see the world outside of the Midwest. So I have been eating a lot of ice cream because that was my Dad’s favorite. The beauty of this toffee pudding is that it has cake, ice cream, raspberries and a bit of chocolate. It checks all of my boxes.

I have not thad Haggis yet but it is definitely on my list to try in Glasgow. Today we board a small plane and leave the Isle of Harris and Lewis. I must say that this part of the trip has been one of my favorites so far but I think have said that about every place I have visited so far.

As many of you may know, my hearing has been an ongoing struggle. I’ve seen a doctor in Portree and received some drops and oral antibiotics. Here’s hoping these help.