Amazingly we have been working here in Scotland for nine weeks. We actually arrived at the beginning of May and have a little under two weeks left on our Helpx stay until we get the train back to the south east of England on July 25th. In many ways the time has flown by as we have been so very busy but it also feels as if we’ve been here forever as we are extremely settled and very comfortable. I suppose we are in a routine of sorts which undoubtedly contributes to our feelings of contentment.
Exploring Scotland
Most of our posts concentrate on our trips out and about in Scotland. We’ve tried to see as many places as possible on our afternoons and days off and the benefit of having use of our hosts car has made exploring so much easier. Just imagine if we had to use public transport to get around? Some places seem to have an occasional bus service that occasionally runs to occasional places but it often seems to be a case of ‘oh, the next bus will be here on Thursday’! Massive thanks to Tina and Norman, our Helpx hosts, for the use of their little blue car.
It’s not all exploring and driving around scenic glens past beautiful lochs you know, we do work pretty hard. From cleaning to painting to gardening, every day is full on and we often collapse exhausted when we finally finish all of our jobs. It’s a real experience though and we’re enjoying (almost) every moment.
Aberfeldy and Pitlochry Photo Album
So here are a collection of photos from the past few weeks showing a bit of what we’ve been doing and where we’ve been living in Aberfeldy and Pitlochry.
10/05 – 12/07/2018
JWalking 
OMG you’re almost done!! Have you guys finished all the painting?
We miss you both. Love the only kiwis you need in your life. 🙂
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Painting all done (nearly). We miss you too and these new Kiwis aren’t a patch on you two.
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Nice. What a great summer to enjoy what Scotland has to offer as well, but please, no more photos of you in the waders! Totally unnecessary.
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I don’t plan to wear those waders ever again! Not my finest moment although they must be fashionable somewhere in the world surely?
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I’ve probably said it before, but it sounds like a great way to combine both travel and work. You’ve certainly seen some of the best Scotland has to offer.
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We’ve been incredibly lucky wit the weather but you’re so right about combining work and travel. Helpx is a wonderful way to do that.
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It certainly looks it!
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It sounds like a great way to see the country while working hard at the same time. Great ideas!!
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Thanks Deb. We love the mix of working and travelling as it does just that. Not long to go here now though unfortunately.
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Your work with Helpx has intrigued me very much. It looks like some of the work may have been pretty tough but oh the rewards. Definitely something I’d like to consider.
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It’s a great concept Sue. You’re right about some of it being hard work but we quite like that and its a wonderful way of meeting new people and seeing new places.
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Enjoy the last 2 weeks of this adventure guys 🙂
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Hoping too but the weather looks like it has eventually changed for the worse so could be back to a typical Scottish summer.
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Well you have had a good run so far 👍🏼😊
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What beautiful scenery! I’m so impressed with your tent!
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It’s so good isn’t it? Like a Tardis it seems so much bigger on the inside and the beds are so comfortable and warm.
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That IS a nice lodge! Looks like you couldn’t have picked a better time for a Scotland tour.
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It’s a fabulous lodge and seems like the best time ever to stay in Scotland. So lucky.
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