Wednesday was the day that issues had been not meant to go my way. I was supposed to get caught up yesterday. I was supposed to write the post about my trip. I was supposed to take my cat to the vet. None of these things happened. Why? It's all my cat's fault. Here's the story: Lately, my cat Nikki has been turning into the Tasmanian Devil (and not the cute Warner Bros. cartoon one!) every time I try to pick her up and also is being super aggressive. She is usually the most loving and docile cat and has never behaved this way before. This all started a little before we left on our trip and has gotten worse since we have been back. So I am worried and make an appointment for her to go to the vet. Given all this what due I do? Yep, I try to pick her up to put her in her carrier to go to the vet. Can you guess what her her response was boys and girls? Yep - you got that one too. She put up a big old fight. Unfortunately, this time there was a casualty - me! She clamped down on my hand and hit a vein in my palm and then proceed to urinate all over me. So there I am standing in the middle of the room covered in cat pee, bleeding, and crying. Great picture, huh? Anyway, I ended up going to the doctor last night because apparently cat bites can become infected very quickly. I'm on antibiotics and that cat is hiding somewhere so I am left in pieces (ha. ha.) to write my post. First, big thanks again to everyone who sent ideas about where to go and what to do. This really helped us to figure out what we wanted to do and see while we were in England, Scotland and Ireland. This post could end up being the epic read of a lifetime so instead I thought I'd treat you to some highlights and pictures. We had an amazing time and I would really recommend a trip like this to anyone. So here goes: Best things about England: York - I loved this town. The people had been friendly,
Office Professional 2010 Sale, there were cool issues to see and great places to eat. Tate Modern Museum in London. My favorite work was called Scrapheap Services. Tour of Clerkenwell in London given by Olwen Rowlands. She is a Blue Badge Guide and gave one of the best tours. Plus we got to stop for a beer! Getting time to relax in Birmingham with Evan's family. Seeing Macbeth done by the Royal Shakespeare Company. The London Eye - commanding view of the Thames, Big Ben, Parliament and nearly all of London. Best issues about Scotland: The sausages and mash that I had at The Kenilwirth Pub in Edinburgh. It was the best meal I had the whole trip. Scottish accent - oooh, dreamy. The highland cow (or coo if you will). These are the cutest cows in the world. I love their shaggy heads. Ghost tour! Very cheesy, but a good laugh, presented well and I even was scared a few times. Best issues about Ireland: Live folk music in the pubs The picturesque coastal views, green valleys and craggy rocks. Dingle - wonderful small town and great place to relax. They even have a real live dolphin called Fungie! The proprietor of the Butler Court B&B in Kilkenny. Yvonne Dalton gave us the warmest welcome we had ever received anywhere. Kissing the Blarney Stone. Note the grumpy old man lowering me over the 100 ft drop in the picture below. Mmmmm...Guinness. I don't drink it in the US, but it tastes different in Ireland. I had many pints Again I could go on and on, but simply put this was the best vacation I have ever had!! Here are just a few of the photos from the trip. London Eye - Big Ben and Parliament are right behind us. Kissing the Blarney Stone Dingle Peninsula - what can I say? And here is one of Nikki for good measure: