Los Angeles.

So consider this a break from all the Scotland posts. Last weekend, Lai did something amazing for me. I woke up on Friday morning as she threw my weekend bag on top of me. "Surprise, we are going to L.A. tonight!" she said, beaming. I was exhausted, confused, and annoyed because I assumed that she was messing with me. After coming to my senses, I realized that she was, in fact, being truthful and that we were heading to L.A. I'm still in awe of her planning, execution, and thoughtfulness. Seriously, who does that?!

Two of my best friends just moved down to the city, so we flew down and spent the long weekend with them (thanks guys!). I've collected photos from our amazing trip below; I'm still smiling and a little awestruck that it actually happened.

 

Scotland Day 3. Dunstaffnage and Glencoe.

We left the idyllic port of Oban and set off north with Skye as our goal for the end of the day. Our first stop was Dunstaffnage Castle, and from there we drove to the awe-inspiring beauty of Glencoe. I asked an important question and we continued on our way to the Isle of Skye, crossing the bridge at Kyle of Lochalsh.

 

Scotland Day 2. Inveraray and Oban.

After spending our first day in Glasgow, we drove northwest across the River Clyde, along Loch Lomand, and around Loch Fyne to arrive at Inveraray. After spending a few hours there, we continued west to the small seaport of Oban.

Scotland Day 1. Glasgow.

This past month, Lai and I took an incredible trip to Scotland. It was a fantastic chance for me to reconnect with my homeland, to see family, and to explore places that neither of us had been before. Over the next several days I will share images from our trip that will hopefully capture the spirit of our journey. Expect minimal words; I want the photos to do the talking.

Enjoy.