Scotland: A Brave Adventure Meets Thread

[calypso726]

Originally Posted by Calfan

That is actually fine with me, since my family was debating using some of our pre-trip time to see Stirling. Now we will just stay in Edinburgh and make sure we hit Edinburgh Castle on our own and enjoy the private tour and farewell dinner at Stirling Castle with ABD instead. We also have tickets to the Military Tattoo, so it's all good.

It looks like we wil be doing the same thing

On another note, with the trip just around the corner I started a re-read of the Outlander series. Just want to be sure I am in the right frame of mind upon arrival

[CaliforniaGirl09]

Originally Posted by calypso726

On another note, with the trip just around the corner I started a re-read of the Outlander series. Just want to be sure I am in the right frame of mind upon arrival

That will be perfect! I think I read through book 4--or book 5.

[lkkinghorn]

Originally Posted by calypso726

It looks like we wil be doing the same thing

On another note, with the trip just around the corner I started a re-read of the Outlander series. Just want to be sure I am in the right frame of mind upon arrival

Anyone else need to update passports? We had to renew our DD12 passport. Travel dates Need to be done within 6 month before expiration date. Hers was going to expire in November. Waiting for new passport... I am glad Disney told me to update it!

[Calfan]

[QUOTEOn another note, with the trip just around the corner I started a re-read of the Outlander series. Just want to be sure I am in the right frame of mind upon arrival [/QUOTE]

I am almost done re-listening to Dragonfly in Amber (Book 2). Much of the latter part of the book takes place in Edinburgh, and there are lots of references to Holyrood House, the Royal Mile (with its winds and closes) and Edinburgh Castle. It has been a great lead-up to the trip.

[Calfan]

Originally Posted by lkkinghorn

Anyone else need to update passports? We had to renew our DD12 passport. Travel dates Need to be done within 6 month before expiration date. Hers was going to expire in November. Waiting for new passport... I am glad Disney told me to update it!

Did someone at ABD tell you this? Both of my kids have passports that expire in Dec. of this year. However, I had researched this a few months ago, and it does not appear that the U.K. is a jurisdiction that requires at least 6 months remaining on the passports. Now I am concerned...Anyone else have experience with this?

[DisneyKevin]

Originally Posted by Calfan

Did someone at ABD tell you this? Both of my kids have passports that expire in Dec. of this year. However, I had researched this a few months ago, and it does not appear that the U.K. is a jurisdiction that requires at least 6 months remaining on the passports. Now I am concerned...Anyone else have experience with this?

ABD suggests that everyone’s passport be good for 6 months after arrival.

They do this because there are Adventures that carry that requirement.

Scotland is not one of those Adventures. As long as your passport is good for the duration of your Adventure, you are fine.

[calypso726]

Originally Posted by CaliforniaGirl09

That will be perfect! I think I read through book 4--or book 5.

Book 8 comes out later this year. I convinced DH to listen to the series. By the end of book 7, which ends on some cliff hangers, he ran up to me said, "OMG when is the next book coming out???!!!"

Originally Posted by Calfan

I am almost done re-listening to Dragonfly in Amber (Book 2). Much of the latter part of the book takes place in Edinburgh, and there are lots of references to Holyrood House, the Royal Mile (with its winds and closes) and Edinburgh Castle. It has been a great lead-up to the trip.

Oh that's right! I forgot about that. My re-read is actually a re-listen. I can't seem to find the time to read like I used to. Since my job requires a lot of driving I now listen to all of my books. I should be in or past Dragonfly by the time we leave if I timed things right. I just love Davina Porter narrating! She is perfect!!!!

[CaliforniaGirl09]

Originally Posted by Calfan

and there are lots of references to Holyrood House, the Royal Mile (with its winds and closes) and Edinburgh Castle.

One of the closes' is actually my son's first name. I took a great pic of it a few years back and made very cool notecards for him

[lkkinghorn]

Originally Posted by Calfan

Did someone at ABD tell you this? Both of my kids have passports that expire in Dec. of this year. However, I had researched this a few months ago, and it does not appear that the U.K. is a jurisdiction that requires at least 6 months remaining on the passports. Now I am concerned...Anyone else have experience with this?

Yes, someone at ABD contacted us and had us renew her passport. Our DD's passport was to expire this November.

[Calfan]

Originally Posted by calypso726

Oh that's right! I forgot about that. My re-read is actually a re-listen. I can't seem to find the time to read like I used to. Since my job requires a lot of driving I now listen to all of my books. I should be in or past Dragonfly by the time we leave if I timed things right. I just love Davina Porter narrating! She is perfect!!!!

I got into the habit of listening to books when I had a really long commute a number of years ago (65 miles each way). Now my commute is shorter, but I still listen to books. It is much more entertaining than the radio and, like you, I have a hard time finding the time to read an actual book unless I am on vacation. You are right about Davina Porter. She is a great narrator. I have a disc and a half left of Dragonfly. Hoping to make it through at least book 3 before the trip.

[Calfan]

Finished Dragonfly in Amber. Starting Voyager!

[calypso726]

Originally Posted by Calfan

Finished Dragonfly in Amber. Starting Voyager!

That was fast! Still on Outlander. I will probably hit Dragonfly in Amber by the end of the week.

Can't believe our Adventure is 75 days away. Je Suis Prest

[disneydeb8]

I just need to announce to all that I just booked my family's
dream vacation of a lifetime!!

Scotland - Aug 2014!!

There is so much to be excited about, and this has been a long time coming for my family. But I am so overwhelmed at the idea, Im actually numb. Can anyone relate??

[calypso726]

Originally Posted by disneydeb8

I just need to announce to all that I just booked my family's
dream vacation of a lifetime!!

Scotland - Aug 2014!!

There is so much to be excited about, and this has been a long time coming for my family. But I am so overwhelmed at the idea, Im actually numb. Can anyone relate??

Congratulations and to the DISboards! Yes, I can totaly relate. That is exactly how I felt last year when booking this trip I am looking forward to trip reports from those who are traveling before we do this August. I will post a trip report on our adventure when we return.