On Sunday I went to Church in Inverness, Scotland and met a man who was visiting from Aberdeen but was on holiday in Aviemore, a town thirty minutes away. At one point in our conversation he asked me if I wanted a lift to Aviemore so I could see the sights out there.
Me after Church. Thank goodness I brought my camera.
You never know when an adventure is afoot! (or a leg)
Sure, why not? I said.
Now, I know hopping in a car with a complete stranger is a big no-no but I could tell he was simply a nice older gentleman who wanted me to see more of Scotland. So I hopped in his car and we took off.
I told him that it was my first time in a British car and he told me that the car was as British as they came: an Aston Martin to be exact. The same car that James Bond drove.
Words escaped me.
Two in one: James Bond in a kilt. image via Stylelist
Then we got to talking about ourselves and he told me that he was kilt maker. In fact, he designed and made the Scottish National Kilt and all the kilts for the Braveheart movie. (You've got to be kidding me.). He invited me to visit him in Aberdeen one day so I could meet his family and get a tour of the town.
I just might do that.
I love Scotland!
(ps... I am not endorsing you to hop into a stranger's car. Well, maybe if it was James Bond)
(ps... I am not endorsing you to hop into a stranger's car. Well, maybe if it was James Bond)
31 comments:
Wow! Sounds like a fun and random adventure!
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That's so cool!!
Travel culture is so friendly, pretty much anywhere you go. Especially if you stay in youth hostels! I'm glad you're getting to experience some of it!
how fun!!!!
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lol I totally cannot picture you hoping into a car with a stranger... but at least you met him at church. :]
*hopping
be careful!
it so easy to just jump in peoples cars in the north of scotland as they are all so friendly...i've done it many a time....but still be careful
I would never jump in someone's car...it's the nice ones you gotta watch for!
Glad you had a good time, but maybe a licensed taxi next time?
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Isn't it great when you do something out of character and amazing things happen???? What a fantastic story!
What?! This is so crazy, I love it! And that's why I love travelling so much, you just never know who you'll meet or what will happen!
ha! i'd totally pick up a ride from a james bond car - what a crazy, fun story!!!
What a crazy cool story!
Oh my goodness, that's awesome!
You are one adventurous lady!
What an amazing adventure-I'm so glad that you threw caution to the wind a bit and had such a wonderful day!
What an adventure!
The Scots are so friendly. They're even more welcoming in Ireland. They'd invite you to come stay at their house, even if they'd only just met you. It's crazy, but there's something very refreshing about it, isn't there?
Glad you're having a great time!
Love that you had an adventure and got to see the sights from someone who knew the area! xo
GASP! i am so ready to hop into a stranger's car! seriously! especially if he was harmless, the car was H.O.T., and we were in SCOTLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!! CRIPES i am missing out on the good life!!!! i guess i can always hop into a CAB here. grumble grumble. not quite the same as YOUR experience, no? :)
Mr Branflake must definitely be a bit worried about all these dodgy men pursuing you :) Particularly the bloke who demanded your number from his car! Keep safe, glad you are on English soil. I live here and have never been to Scotland... Enjoy the kilts for all of us!!
what a random adventure! sounds like a lot of fun.
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okay so i'm delighted that you jumped in his car b/c that's just cool! i'm glad you are loving scotland. i only got to spend two nights there so i'm jealous!
awwwwwww what a fun little adventure!!!!!! cant wait to hear all bout the trip!!!
I'd love it too!
Oh my! What an adventure, and what a car! Thank you for sharing your travels. I am living vicariously through you.
that is the best story I've heard in a loooong time... that must have been fun and a great new friend to make!
wow, sounds amazing, must have been quite an adventure
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Wow! You seem to have met some very interesting people throughout your journey!
Sometimes you just have to take a chance and trust people -- and the results are fantastic. This is so awesome, Tiffany!
Wow! Great story! Are you going to go? (And yes, thankfully he was a nice old man!)
haha, i love this story! is your husband totally jealous? because mine is. and i highly support anyone taking a ride in the james bond car. i mean, you expect a little danger when it comes to james bond, but that's the thrill of it. :)
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