onsdag 18. februar 2015

HIPPI GRACE GOES TO ISLE OF MULL

A MAGIC ISLAND - ISLE OF MULL 


Leaving for OBAN, Scotland to catch the ferry to the magic island, Isle of Mull. The Island where you can feel the atmosphere of nature, friendly people, beautiful scenery. 


THE ENTRANCE TO ISLE OF MULL WAS MAGIC 





We took the ferry from OBAN, lasting about 3 quarters of an hour in a comfortable ferry. It is just to prebook the tickets on internet for your car + passengers. The island is big so we decided to go to Tobermory on the North end of the Island, since we where short of time.  




SO BEAUTIFUL - THE HARBOUR OF TOBERMORY 



THE HOTEL WITH A MAGNIFICENT VIEW 

THE WESTERN ISLE HOTEL 

http://www.bespokehotels.com/westernisleshotel

THE HOTEL WITH A VIEW -   HARBOUR  OR SEA VIEW ON TOP OF THE HILL

LOVELY BREAKFAST - THANK YOU MICHELLE 




BREAKFAST ROOM WITH A VIEW TO THE HARBOUR AND THE SEA



GREAT SERVICE 



RELAX IN THE LIVING ROOM WITH FIRE PLACE 



WE COULD JUST SIT HERE FOR A LONG TIME 




SCOTLAND ROCKS ! 


HAPPY CUSTOMERS & A REALLY NICE ILLUSTRATION OF WHAT YOU CAN DO
FROM THE GUEST BOOK OF THE HOTEL  - IT SAYS IT ALL 


DREAM TO COME BACK AND SEE IT ALL FROM THE SEASIDE...






UNSPOILT NATURE AND THE PLACE WHERE YOU ALSO HAVE TO BE ....







HIPPI GRACE TOKYO VISITED THE TOBERMORY DISTILLERY


A PERFECT MATCH TO  QUALITY & TRADITION 



A DREAMTOUR FOR MEN - A REALLY NICE GUIDE TOUR AROUND THE DESTILLERY 




A BOTTLE FOR THE MAN AND MARMELADE FOR THE REST 

HIPPI GRACE VOSS -  BEAR HIT THE BEACH - A PERFECT CROSSOVER FOR BRINGING YOUR  MOST IMPORTANT MUSTH HAVE

I HAVE DESIGNED THIS IN A NUMBER OF GREAT SUMMER COLORS - SOON TO COME IN THE SHOP(S)

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL BEACH - HAVE TO COME BACK 



THEN WE DROVE OFF TO CALGARY BEACH 

A CREATIVE WAY TO USE AN OLD BOAT




HAVING FUN AT THE BEACH 







A NEW DISCOVERY - NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE (SEAWEED/TREE)




ANYBODY HOME ?

THIS IS THE ISLAND WHERE YOU CAN SEE THE WILDLIFE AT THE COAST



FRESH DAY AT THE BEACH 



THEN WE WHERE HEADING BACK AND MET 

THESE THOUGH GUYS

HANGING ON TO THE CLIFFS


UNDERSTAND THE RAW MATERIAL SITUATION FOR THE BEAUTIFUL HARRIS TWEED FABRICS

I HAVE GOT A SPECIAL INTEREST IN THIS ANIMAL & HANDBAGS

I WAS SO IMPRESSED WHEN WE FOUND THESE LADIES AND GUYS 









SCOTLAND ROCKS ! 























tirsdag 17. februar 2015

HIPPI GRACE TRAVEL TIPS - DISCOVER THE BEAUTIFUL SCOTLAND





HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO SCOTLAND ? 


Hippi Grace goes to GLASGOW in the early spring



WITH INSPIRATION TO HARRY POTTER 

GLASGOW UNIVERSITY - ESTABLISHED 1458



What about a visit Glasgow and the West Coast of Scotland, just in time to see the snowflakes starting to bloom. We have both been students in this great city - some time ago. Now we where heading back to where we spent our fabulous student days. At the same time we decided to visit the west coast of Scotland and see one of the beautiful islands - Isle of Mull. 

Here is a travelling tip to a family trip or just a romantic rescue for a couple. We love travelling and finding smart travelling solutions on internet. 

We booked a low price ticket with Ryan Air to Edinburgh. Rented a car and drove to Glasgow. Had booked a flat to rent in the city centre, also at a fairly good price. Going back to Glasgow University - the 4th oldest university in UK, established in 1458. Stratchclyde University with its more modern history. 


IMAGINE THIS EXAME CHAIR WITH THE TIMER ON TOP..


Glasgow offers a great opportunity for shopping. Buchanan street, down to Argyle Street. Along with a number of other places to visit. Museums - art galleries - the Charles Rennie MackIntosh school of art - his house or the MackIntosh tearoom...  



AFTER GLASGOW WE HIT THE ROAD ...TOWARDS 
LOCH LOMOND


HIPPI GRACE TOKYO VISITING THE DROVERS INN


After a few days we hit the road and set off towards to LOCH LOMOND, driving through the beautiful landscape. You have to stop at the old Stone Pub - The Inverarnan Drovers Inn. Where the Norwegian students had some unforgettable parties during our Norwegian Student Weeks... 





Nothing had changed - except for everything getting older. Though hard to discover since the pub opened its doors in 1705 for people travelling up and down the banks of Loch Lomond. A pub that has bore witness to many of the most historic events in Scottish history. The pictures speak for itself - and absolutely worth a visit. 

THE PUB SIGN HAVE NOT BEEN CHANGED


YOU CAN FEEL THE HISTORY & GHOSTS

In the old atmosphere you can feel the history, eating delicious food. You can also stay overnight and maybe you will meet some of the ghosts who is visiting. 



IT IS OLD OUTSIDE & INSIDE - WITH IT'S OWN GHOST CAMERA

THE INTERIOR IS EXACTLY WHAT IT HAS  BEEN FOR MANY MANY YEARS 

HIPPI GRACE JUST LOVES HARRIS TWEED

When travelling the perfect combination is the Hippi Grace Tokyo which has the room for papers - documents - camera and extra lenses ++ Then Hippi Grace Barcelona with all the essentials when climbing in and out of the car is perfect. Suits your phone - wallet - keys - passport + some extra beauty details. This you can use as a crossover or just as a clutch. Always hanging on to your body. 








THE Journey continues to Isle of Mull in our next issue of the blog...