Last week was a joy - 6 days of non-stop walking, cycling and golfing in Deeside, around Ballater, in Scotland. This really is my favourite place in the world... my favourite lake (Loch Muick), favourite mountain (Lochnagar), favourite river (Dee) and favourite golf course at Ballater. We climbed Lochnagar - great views, but SO windy! The descent, via a waterfall down to Loch Muick, was stunning. The weather was just right - mainly dry and bright, but not too hot. Truly a place to retire to one day! And the food and drink was excellent, at The Green Inn, Balgonie Country House Hotel and the Oaks restaurant at Craigendarroch Hotel.
Having travelled a great deal, this area of Scotland is where I am happiest. I wonder if this is just the splendid beauty of the place, or whether my familiarity with the area from repeated visits helps? I guess a mixture of these...
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