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A journey unbound for Scotland

Third verse, different from the first. We are not flying to Scotland.

We gave up. Headed home. No Scotland trip this week. There comes a time when you have to say, this trip just isn't meant to be.

Grateful for safety in the air

Second verse, same as the first. I'm heading to Scotland tonight.

Saturday is a cruise on Azamara Journey's voyage of castles, distilleries and pubs, ending in Dublin. Please don't leave without me.

Didn't make it to Scotland last night, as storms from the Ohio Valley to New York delayed my planes and plans, and those of thousands of others, many headed for the 2012 Olympics in London. After about 5 hours at the airport in Cleveland last evening, I headed home, ready to try again the next day.

Cruise picture of the week from 2012 London Olympics

Sea Cloud in London

 I am flying to Scotland tonight for a quiet Friday in Edinburgh, while most of the world has its eyes on another part of the United Kingdom, the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London.

Terrific place to be, London, especially if you've got a place to sleep for the night, such as Silversea’s Silver Cloud. This week, Silver Cloud sailed under London’s Tower Bridge where the 2012 Olympic Rings are prominently displayed. The ship tied up alongside the HMS Belfast.