Where in the World?

My sister, mother, dad and I woke up at 4:45 a.m. to get ready to drive to St. Andrews which is about 50 miles north of where we were staying in Scotland. We were all supporting his dream of playing the Old Course at St. Andrews. So, we packed up and headed north arriving in St. Andrews at 6:15 a.m. After my dad signed up on the singles waiting list, we headed over to the restaurant to get some quick breakfast.While we were there, my dad’s name was called three times, so he initially missed out on starting his round. After another short wait, he and 3 others were joined to form a foursome. The weather cleared, the sun came out, and the newly formed teamed started their play.

It was fantastic to see my dad start and then successfully complete a dream that he has had for many years. I think that it is important when someone is knocking on a dream, that everyone, especially family, should help in fulfilling it. When these opportunities and synchronicities fall into place, the only road to take is the one that leads to the dream.

The rest of the morning and early afternoon was joyfully spent walking in the ruins of St. Andrews Castle, St. Andrews Cathedral and the church of St. Rule. For the afternoon we spent the time touring the Kingdom of Fife along the northern coast of the Firth of Forth. We visited the lovely coastal villages of Crail, Anstruther, Pittenweem and St. Monans. I highly recommend The Honey Pot in Crail for some wonderful pastries, coffee and sandwiches.

Overall, a fantastic day with dreams fulfilled and lots of sightseeing.

Michael