by Bob Jones (Author)
Ten Years of Travel in Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales tells stories from a couple of retired teachers who have been journeying to the British Isles for the past ten years. The stories center around golf, pubs, animals, B&Bs, people, and more. There are vignettes about the chocolate eating fox at East Clare Golf Club, the mug of hot chocolate to go to the ends of the earth for, the hotel from hell in Wales, the bastard guest at the Scottish B&B, the wearing of a kilt (cilt in Welsh), futzing, and at least 140 others, as well as nine articles on scottish history written for other sources. The stories are humorous, enlightening, insightful, and there's even a rant. Includes nine photos.
Author Biography
Bob Jones is a retired high school speech and debate teacher who has authored or co-authored five books on public speaking and numerous articles on forensics, backpacking, sled dog racing, golf, and travel. For two years he wrote a column in Historic Scotland Magazine (Edinburgh) with quarterly features about Historic Scotland properties from the visitor's perspective. With his wife, Anne, he has written three travel guides for Scotland, Ireland, and Wales which include golf, pubs, lodging, and attractions.