Aaaaaand, We're Back!

Ok, so we've technically been back for a few months now, but we're finally getting back to our blog! Many of you were at the wedding, and we want to thank you again from the bottom of our hearts for being there! We love you guys!

Lucy & Ricky

Pablo and I in Scotland:

Stonehenge!

Thank you, Alex and David Snyder, for sending us to Stonehenge! 

Alex and Jen have probably watched Spinal Tap together 

45475694385762495 times, so this was the perfect gift!

Ps. We love Anjelica Huston.

Tobermory (Isle of Mull), Scotland

Thank you Joy and Paul Felix-Davies for sending us to Tobermory on the Isle of Mull! This is the island off the coast of Scotland where Jen's family lived, so this is a very special trip for us! Jen's mom, aunt, and grandmother used to love to visit this little town, so we will be following in their footsteps!

We will be stopping by the Tobermory Distillery (see previous post), having dinner at the Mishnish, and strolling along the water after grabbing some Ice Cream! Thank you for sending us to see this beautiful and historic town! We can't wait to send you pictures, and to tell you all about it!

Rubha Nan Gall Lighthouse, est 1857

Calve Island

Fun facts: Legend has it that the wreck of a Spanish Galleon named Florida lies somewhere in the mud at the bottom of Tobermory Bay. It was a member of the defeated Spanish Armada, which docked for provisions. Some say that it was set ablaze because of a dispute over payment. Others say it was the infamous Isle of Mull witch named Doideag which cursed the ship to make it sink in 1588. 

Stirling

Thank you Bob and Julia for helping us stay in Stirling, Scotland!
Happy Three Kings Day, everyone!

 Here are a few fun facts about Stirling for Bob "Mr. Trivia" Lacaba: 

- Stirling was originally a Stone Age settlement.

- Kings Park is home to prehistoric carvings that can still be found.

- The city has been strategically significant since the Roman occupation, which ended in 409.

- Stirling Castle, occupied since 1110, is the oldest building in Stirling.

- The Church of the Holy Rude, Founded in 1129, it is the second oldest building in the city.

- The Holy Rude is one of the only two surviving churches in the United Kingdom to have held a royal coronation.

Old Town Coffee House

A special thanks to The Sterling Family for sending us to have breakfast at Old Town Coffee House in Stirling, before we drive to Balloch and Loch Lommond! 

Pancakes, here we come!

Our Honeyfund

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We recently updated our Honeyfund to allow Paypal donations!

As you know, we're very lucky to have a beautiful little tiki house with all of the appliances and furniture that we need! By donating to our Honeyfund, you can help send us on our first adventure as a married couple! Please take a look at some of the fun activities that we have lined up for our UK Honeymoon!

Tobermory Distillery

Thanks to Deb, Mark, Katie, and Emily for sending us to the Tobermory Distillery on the Isle of Mull! We are incredibly excited to check out this award-winning distillery after we visit Duart Castle and have dinner in the small fishing town!

The Filling Station

Thank you Chaz Dunn for sending us to eat at The Filling Station! We are going to have breakfast here before going to take pictures of Edinburgh from the Dugald Stewart Monument, The views from the hill are spectacular, and you can see the castle perfectly from across the city!

The Dugald Stewart Monument View

The Frankenstein and Our Edinburgh Hotel Are Booked!

Dearest Capote Family: Thank you so much for helping us stay in the beautiful and historic city of Edinburgh! We picked a great hotel that is a 5 minute walk to a monster themed restaurant called Frankenstein, as well as an instrument museum! We can't wait to check these places out!

The Frankenstein

Edinburgh Castle

Thank you to The Lacabas for sending us to see Edinburgh Castle!  She was known as The Pearl of Scotland. We will be able to see this beautiful castle from where we are staying in Old Town, and are looking forward to checking out the gardens and the relics!

...and just for Bob, a little useless trivia:

St. Margaret died in the castle in 1093. Mary Queen of Scots removed St. Margaret's head in 1560, and brought it back to Edinburgh Castle from Dunfermline Abbey to "assist her in childbirth" (gross). It then somehow ended up in France, but was lost during the French Revolution. The rest of the remains were brought to Spain by Phillip II, but cannot be found. Mary was beheaded by her cousin, Queen Elizabeth, in 1587.

Durham Cathedral

Thank you SO much, Nona, for sending us to see Durham Cathedral, which was built in 1093! We get to walk through the corridors of Hogwarts and see the beautiful town surrounding it! First, we get on a train in Glasgow and we get to ride it down the east coast of Scotland, into England, and right over to Durham. Then we get to go to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and grab a pint at a pub called Pleased To Meet You, and fly to London from there. We are really excited about this one!