David's Great Adventure - 2023

  Welcome to a week that starts in Wales and ends in Scotland. By definition (see below), I am still within the United Kingdom so my move from Wales to Scotland is a domestic transition (as opposed to switching countries). All this to say, I continue to blessed to be immersed in a magnificent and picturesque world.  I've learned, through my limited driving, that Scotland's roads are both wider and for the most part easier for me to drive on. There are far fewer one track country lane roads to travel on. For the few narrow roads I have driven, they lack the tall stone walls and hedges so you can actually see vehicles coming towards you. The added benefit of having a smaller car (Toyota Yaris) makes driving that much easier as well. Finally, my confidence driving has also improved after almost two weeks of being on the road.  I had a small bit of anxiety when picking up my rental car at the Edinburgh Airport. The Green Motion (car rental company) agent noticed my driver's l...