The other week we had the chance to spend a lovely day with Stephen and Gillian Frew. They sincerely spoilt us all day, taking us about and than feeding us an AMAZING homemade pizza at their home. We ended the day with loads of more laughs and a good glass of wine. Oh and of course some excellent tea, we are very quickly becoming tea addicts over here.
Our destination was the Drover pub and on the way we stopped in Paisley (for you ladies out there that like the Paisley pattern – this is the home of it). The Paisley Abbey is famous for being the schooling location for ….drum roll please…William Wallace. There are many other interesting points about this Abbey with regards to history dating back into the 1200’s, but it is pretty cool that William Wallace went to school here.
Paisley Abbey
Paisley Abbey Courtyard
Stones that are still being restored to the Abbey.
Flags from the 1300-1500's, there are quite worn and ripped, but you can still clearly see the markings and designs.
Jaw dropping good stained glass.
Grave of King Arthur the III from 1406. Wow.
From there we continued along to Loch Lamond, a beautiful lake near the Highlands. The roads become
quite narrow and windy, there were a few times where we all held our breath as a truck went by. We weren’t sure if the car’s mirror would stay attached or not. (Not sure that holding our breath helped – but we liked to think we were sucking in).
We got a few nice photos, but I will have to try and get one from Stephen, he went running down the side of the road for he had caught glimpse of a view he wanted a photo of…and it was amazing. I will have to try and get my hands on it for you all to see.
Little Watchmen birds on Loch Lamond. (not really watchmen birds, just looks like that is their job)
The Water is beautiful and clear.
A certain handsome man.
Back on the windy roads took us to the Drover Pub, it is also an Inn, but most now stay across the road at a newer building, but 300 years ago, this was your option. The servers still wear kilts, they have loads of whisky to choose from and the pub is still heated by its fireplaces. So cozy! We sat and chatted and laughed for a good bit before heading on back to Glasgow (where he had Gillian’s fabulous pizza). Stephen and Gillian also turned out to be our best source for travel information and tips, between good taste and loads of experience we came away with some great advice of where to go and where to not bother to go.
Of course their is a quaint waterfall behind the pub....
Nothing could have prepared me for the multiple stuffed animals baring their teeth upon entering the pub.
Stephen and Gillian treated us to some snacks and drinks at the pub. I love that when you order tea here, it doesn't just come in a mug with a spoon in it. It comes on a proper tray, with your milk and sugar bowls, a little biscuit and a cute tea cup. Tea always tastes better this way.
Jay loved this beer...we unfortunately an not remember the name of it!
Everyday as we go out and I see the beautiful landscape, ancient architecture and such kind people – I am so thankful that I still have a few months to soak all this culture in. Especially time to see castles!!! We are starting to look for jobs, will hopefully find something that works well for both our schedules, God has been and is so good to us, still pinching myself that we are here.
We finally grabbed curry from the place right next door to us. It is SOOO good (Jay had fish and chips...but from now on will be getting curry). Note the size of the naan bread in comparison to my upper body.
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