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Grew up in California...Went east for college and, later, work, and never returned to California as a resident...Have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology...Worked in private practice settings for most of my career...Married to Mrs. Bear (Lela) for 43 years...Spent most of my youth travelling the beautiful landscapes of our continent...Am now in a time window to see the rest of the world, and report some of my impressions on the Blog.

Month: June 2019

Castle Eilean Donan
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Castle Eilean Donan

This castle has significance to us. On our first trip to Scotland,  we drove past Loch Ness and stumbled on … Continue reading Castle Eilean Donan

A River Runs Through It
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A River Runs Through It

Eventually all things merge into one and a river runs through it. The river was cut by the world’s great … Continue reading A River Runs Through It

“RIVER”
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“RIVER”

I was born in the path of the river wind I was raised where the mountains are old Their springtime … Continue reading “RIVER”

The Castle of Mey
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The Castle of Mey

After landing in the Highlands, we ambled along the coastline for about 20 miles northeast. The Orkneys were visible off … Continue reading The Castle of Mey

Orkney Cliffs from Ferryside
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Orkney Cliffs from Ferryside

Leaving on the ferry this morning for the Scottish mainland, we passed the same cliffs that we had walked two … Continue reading Orkney Cliffs from Ferryside

The Orkney Islands
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The Orkney Islands

As mentioned in the last post, the Orkneys are much closer to the Scottish coast than the Shetlands. We take … Continue reading The Orkney Islands

Jarlshof and Skara Brae
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Jarlshof and Skara Brae

I am combining sites of human settlements from the Shetland (Jarlshof) and Orkney (Skara Brae) Islands today because of the … Continue reading Jarlshof and Skara Brae

The Shetland Islands, Heading North
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The Shetland Islands, Heading North

      A few photos from Lerwick on the central island before heading out on the ferries. The stained … Continue reading The Shetland Islands, Heading North

The Shetland Islands
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The Shetland Islands

  The primary motivation for this entire trip was to visit the  island archipelagoes of Scotland. Mrs Bear has two … Continue reading The Shetland Islands

Glamis Castle
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Glamis Castle

Between St Andrews and Aberdeen, Scotland, lies Glamis Castle. It was originally constructed in eleventh century as a hunting lodge. … Continue reading Glamis Castle

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