Since the weather has been getting a little bit nicer Clifton and I have started exploring our area more on the weekends. Last weekend, we drove up to Dufftown and visited Glenfiddich Whisky Distillery. This distillery was built in 1886 by William Grant, his wife, seven sons and two daughters and the whisky has become one of the world's favourite single malt, winning more awards and accolades than any other single malt Scotch whisky. The tour was very informative and at the end of the tour we were able to taste the 12, 15 and 18 year old whisky. The 18 year old was by far our favourite of course. The weekend we went they were having the big Whisky festival so they had a Scottish band leading a parade down the center street of the town. After we left the distillery we went by Fyvie Castle. This castle was not one of our favourites because they did not give you a tour. You walked from room to room having to read information packets that were lying on tables in the rooms. It was not as near as informative as other castles but still beautiful! The next day we decided to hike up one of the trails of Bennachie. We chose the Mither Tap trail. Clifton and I haven't hiked in goodness knows how long so we figured out real quick that we were out of shape. This trail was super steep but a great workout for both of us. The sights from the top of Mither Tap were absolutely incredible. The Scottish countryside is beautiful! We hiked up another trail on Bennachie today with our friend Kelly who is student teaching at the international school. Another great trail, workout and good times! On the picture slide show you will see one of my favourite things about spring time in Scotland which is the baby lambs and their mothers. They are adorable and stay right by their mommies side. They are all over the countryside.
Lastly, this last week was a great one for both Clifton and I because we decided to get out of our flat and lease a house. We signed this week and we move in on June 18th. The house is amazing with a garden and a garage. We can't wait to move in. Also, I was offered a teaching job for next year. I am teaching 5th grade now but I was not offered the 5th grade position for next year because a more qualified teacher who has taught at ISA before is coming back. But on Tuesday I was offered a part time that might become full time elementary computer teaching position. I will be teaching different grade levels between kindergarten to fifth grade computer. Again, I do not have experience in this but I think it will be an amazing opportunity for me.
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