Thursday, May 7, 2009

May 5th, 2009 – Tour Day 14 – Peterhead

We had a relatively short drive today from Dundee to Peterhead. So we decided to explore Two castles – Dunnator and Slain. Both these stops were amazing and we have so many pictures. I’ll let the students and the pictures do the talking.

Rebecca Salzmann
About Dunnottar Castle
I’ve always been fascinated with history and the archeological things; things left behind – ruins…etc. The location was incredible and how it was used in a war. Just seeing how people lived and the different nooks and crannies where household items would have been stored, the stables and the chapel. I had also never seen a castle with a real lion’s den, that was interesting. The lion’s den reminded me of Daniel. I was absolutely fascinated by the idea that people had taken the time to take the materials over there (over a steep ravine) and build a fortress. (The castle was built on a small peninsula) The windows gave an absolutely incredible view of the north sea and the coastline. That was a highlight for me.





Lydia Summerville and Alanna Giesbrecht
We went to Slain castle, which was Bram strtokers inspiration for Dracula. Even though the castle was not tourist friendly it still had a mythical and eriee ambiance. Without tourist information and plaques our imaginations were able to run wild. As we walked in we felt we were transported into another world. We invisioned ourselves as fair ladies and noble women. The castle was on a cliff and it was both breath-taking and a little scary…it was a long way down to the ocean. Overall, even though the castle was a run-down ruin that the local folk no longer care for, to us it was a little taste of mythical Scotland.





In Peterhead we were welcomed to another high tea at Peterhead Baptist church and it was wonderful. Then we performed for the largest crowd that we have had so far. It was a great time of worship. We are often praying for, thinking and talking about Nicole and Megan. We miss them.

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