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  • Carnasserie Castle: A Peaceful Ruin in Argyll’s Highlands
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    Adventure, My Reviews, Scotland, Travel
    August 31, 2017
    by Mike250

    Carnasserie Castle: A Peaceful Ruin in Argyll’s Highlands

    Most of our Scottish castle visits involved navigating through crowds, guided tours, and the ever-present hum of camera shutters. But Carnasserie Castle offered something entirely ...
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  • Day trip to Ouray, Colorado with Jaimee Woolard Callies
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    August 23, 2002
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    Exploring Ouray, Colorado: The Switzerland of America

    Now that we’ve begun settling into life in Colorado, we have started exploring some of the incredible places that surround us. One of the most ...
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An Outlandish weekend in every sense! We had the An Outlandish weekend in every sense! We had the absolute pleasure of meeting Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) and Lord John Grey (David Berry) at Supanova Comic Con in Sydney, Australia. As VIP guests, we attended both of their Q&A panels - each packed with charm, humour, and heartfelt insight into Outlander’s beloved characters. A pleasant addition was Charles Vandervaart (William) who made a late appearance, joining David Berry on stage and adding to the magic. I was lucky enough to be selected to ask David a question during the panel. I said (paraphrased): "When we first met your character, we wanted to hate him. But over time, we grew to like him—and eventually love him. Lord John Grey is so complex, so emotional… I’m getting emotional just saying this. We were really barracking for him. What did Lord John teach you, either as an actor or as a person?" David’s response was incredible. He shared how, as an actor, he often felt frustration reading what John was about to face - wanting to get angry for him; but the character was written to consistently respond with kindness and love. That lesson, he said, stayed with him well beyond the show. Photos, conversations, and a signature (or two!) rounded out what was truly a dream weekend for these two Outlander fans. #Outlander #SamHeughan #DavidBerry #CharlesVandervaart #JamieFraser #LordJohnGrey #WilliamRansom #Supanova #SupanovaComicCon #OutlanderFans #OutlanderCast #OutlanderAustralia #ComicConSydney #OutlanderQandA #TimeTravelWeekend #FraserClan #Sydney #Australia
Melbourne and Phillip Island ❤️ #melbourne # Melbourne and Phillip Island ❤️ #melbourne #melbournecafe #melbournefoodie #visitmelbourne #igersmelbourne #phillipisland #visitphillipisland #travelgram #wanderlust #australia
A tiny house stay in Willow Tree, NSW. Glorious A tiny house stay in Willow Tree, NSW. Glorious sunsets (and sunrises) with wine, cheese and a BBQ on the deck, all whilst watching kangaroos 🦘 go about their business. If you haven't tried a tiny house stay, I highly recommend it! #tinyhouse #airbnb #willowtree #nsw #australia #visitnsw #instagram #photooftheday #travel #instapic #exploreaustralia #familytravel
Kicked off Australia Day fun on Gweagal land in Bo Kicked off Australia Day fun on Gweagal land in Bonnet Bay, joining the housewarming BBQ of our buddies, Brett and Abigail. Stacks of beef & lamb, drinks flowing, pool splashes, stories flying, and laughter echoing – what a ripper of a day! To top it off, Happy Birthday to their little man, Max! #AustraliaDay #Gweagal #BonnetBay #Sydney #BBQ #InstaDaily #PhotoOfTheDay #EverydayMoments #MemoriesMade #VisitNSW
Basking in the breathtaking beauty of Ubud's rice Basking in the breathtaking beauty of Ubud's rice terraces! 🌾 Don't be deceived, it feels like a thousand degrees. 😅 Did you know these terraces use the traditional 'subak' irrigation system, showcasing Bali's ancient farming wisdom? Developed in the 9th century and ecologically sustainable. Incredible. #UbudRiceTerraces #SizzlingViews #BaliMagic #GreenParadise #NatureWonder #ExploreUbud #RiceFields #TravelLaughs #TropicalEscape #BucketListAdventures #UbudVibes #IslandLife #Wanderlust
✨ Our mornings were a dream with a floating brea ✨ Our mornings were a dream with a floating breakfast nestled deep in the Ubud jungle. Caught my daughter swiping eggs from my plate – moments like these make travel unforgettable! #UbudAdventures #JungleRetreat #FloatingBreakfast #FamilyTravel #Wanderlust #TravelGoals #ExploreBali #BucketList #NatureEscape #TravelWithKids #BalineseParadise #PhotoOfTheDay #Bali
🎉 What an EPIC day at Illawarra's Camp Quality 🎉 What an EPIC day at Illawarra's Camp Quality Convoy! 🚚✨ The food trucks were diverse, offering plenty of options. The kids enjoyed the unlimited rides, and even got to experience a helicopter ride, which was a unique highlight. Thirsty Merc performed on the main stage, adding a grand touch to a day filled with talented musicians. Behind the festivities, there's a heartwarming purpose to Camp Quality - bringing joy and creating memorable experiences for kids facing Cancer. Let's keep supporting this incredible cause and spreading smiles! Finally, home to watch the Cricket World Cup Final until bedtime, which was 8:30pm for some and 3:30am for dad 🤣 #campquality #convoy #i98 #fuckcancer #helicopter #fly #flyillawarra #festival #thirstymerc #nsw #visitnsw #australia #fatherdaughter #instadaily #instagood
After 10 short years, we've returned to Hammondvil After 10 short years, we've returned to Hammondville Halloween! What a great night filled with friends, food and great costumes. Thanks as always for hosting, @theromulans & @abner_lucille! #hammondville #halloween #toystory #woody #squidgame #mandalorian #cleopatra #crow #family #halloweencostume
Team Bonding @ @racvcapeschanckresort #bechalleng Team Bonding @ @racvcapeschanckresort #bechallenged #racvsnaps #team #teamwork #capeschanck #victoria #amused #teambuilding
I am blown away by the modern and tech-driven infr I am blown away by the modern and tech-driven infrastructure improvements in the area! Not to mention the Amazon.com building which looks absolutely stunning. The architecture is sleek and modern, truly a testament to the city's commitment to progress. Pasay is definitely a must-visit Philippines destination for anyone looking to experience the country's leading edge urban development. And let's not forget the amazing food scene, vibrant nightlife, and friendly locals that make Pasay a great experience. #PasayManila #ModernInfrastructure #TechDrivenCity #Amazon #UrbanDevelopment #FoodieParadise #Pasay #NightlifeFun #FriendlyLocals #PhilippinesTravel #Philippines #MOA
Just landed in Manila feeling refreshed and ready Just landed in Manila feeling refreshed and ready to explore thanks to my amazing flight experience with @flypal in their business class! From the comfy seats to the delicious food, I couldn't have asked for a better journey. Can't wait for my return to this this beautiful country, no thanks to Covid ✈️🇵🇭 #FlyPAL #PhilippineAirlines #BusinessClass #LuxuryTravel #SydneyToManila #TravelGoals #Wanderlust #ExploreTheWorld #Philippines #Manila
Happy New Year from our family to yours! May you Happy New Year from our family to yours! May your 2023 be full of sun, sand and memorable holidays! And to those who suffered loss this past year, may this year somehow find something to cause you to smile. With love ❤️🌴🍍 #2022 #2023 #happynewyear #newyear #family #holiday #sand #fiji #photooftheday #happy
Young love at the School Colour Run #colourrun # Young love at the School Colour Run #colourrun #colorrun
Tropical holidays with the one you love 😍 With Tropical holidays with the one you love 😍 With thanks to @anaisphotographyfj 📷 #summer #fiji #fijitime #fijiwater #bula #vacation #holiday #plantationisland #summervibes #malolo #photooftheday #instagood #instadaily #daughter #son #familylife #toddler #family #toddlersofinstagram #photographer #anaisphotography
I ❤️ Fiji Scribbling a message for those ove I ❤️ Fiji Scribbling a message for those overhead. Afternoons in the Fiji sun are something else. With thanks to @anaisphotographyfj 📷 #summer #fiji #fijitime #fijiwater #bula #vacation #holiday #plantationisland #summervibes #malolo #photooftheday #instagood #instadaily #daughter #son #familylife #toddler #family #toddlersofinstagram #photographer #anaisphotography

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As much as I wanted to see the back of "it's all about me" Klein, the Atkins experiment didn't see game flow improvement. 20 (yes 20) penalties and 6-agains in a GF is not what you want to see. Inconsistency in the use of the Sin Bin and we have another ref impacted final #NRL

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Has anyone else had issues with Pearler not filling full orders on highly liquid ETFs (like VHY)? Put in a small market order and only 1 unit executed. Surprised given the liquidity.

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