Channeling your Inner Outlander

I realized late last night as I fell asleep after the most amazing dinner (fresh mussels and local salmon) that I simply must add a mini-post and tell you all about a side-journey we took of our way out of Mull to the Kilmore Standing Stones.

 If I am being honest, I will admit that my interest in standing stones originated from reading the Outlander series by Diana Gibaldon.  Outlander is the story of an English woman who accidentally travels back in time to 18th century Scottish Highlands via some standing stones.  She then meets Jamie McKenzie, a pure, raw, sexy, kilt wearing highlander and falls in love, and the 6 books in the series follows their story.  Beyond time travel love stories I find I am increasingly interested in visiting and reading about stone circles and standing stones.

 The Kilmore Standing Stones is a small site with only 5 standing stones, and only 2 are left standing.
Who better than to give you a mini-lesson in standing stones then my history-crazed daughter in the video below.  The picture underneath - the really silly one of me - you will only really "get" if you have read Outlander.  If you have not read Outlander, then this picture will either inspire you to read it, or not.

I call this yoga pose "The Sapling" as it is not quite a "Tree"...

If you've read Outlander you'll know what I am listening for, if not you'll just think I'm a nerd.