点评:I, my husband and daughter happened to be in the Glencoe area for a family wedding and I knew it was the perfect opportunity to actually walk on the shores of my ancestors. I stumbled upon Robert and Iris’s website quite by happy accident, as I was initially focused on the Isle of Mull and Duart Castle with my clan’s ties. But I could also trace back my 3rd great grandparents to the Isle of Lismore, and when I read the description of Explore Lismore tours and options of sites to visit…well, that decided it!
I booked the Private Tour & Shepherding Experience with Arthur which had lovely, knowledgeable Iris driving us in the Land Rover to visit St. Moluag’s Church and Monastic site along with the present day Parish Church and cemetery (I found a few of the surname I was interested in); and the old Sailean Quarry and Pier. While we hiked down the trail to Castle Coeffin, Iris prepared hot tea and her own OMG GOOD apple pie. Next we visited the Heritage Centre where we were introduced to Laura; the local genealogist, who after hearing a couple of details of my family, said “I KNOW you”. Wow. Mind blowing!
After a light, delicious hot lunch at the cafe, we met up with Arthur and his dogs, and accompanied them in their daily work on the hills. We learned a lot from him, including a deep respect for shepherds!
On our return to the ferry, Iris introduced her two beautiful daughters, and I couldn’t help but think how fortunate they are to grow up in such a beautiful, small and close community. Robert, perhaps we will meet next time, as my hope is to bring my sisters back to meet you all. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for a truly memorable, never to be forgotten day!!!
翻译:我、丈夫和女儿恰好在格伦科地区参加一场家庭婚礼,我知道这是真正踏上祖先海岸的绝佳机会。我偶然发现了罗伯特和艾瑞斯的网站,因为我最初关注的是马尔岛和杜阿特城堡,因为我的家族有关系。但我也可以追溯到我的曾祖父母到利斯莫尔岛,当我阅读探索利斯莫尔之旅的描述和可参观的景点选择时……好吧,就决定了!
我预订了亚瑟的私人旅游和牧羊体验,可爱、博学的艾瑞斯开着路虎带我们参观了圣莫鲁阿格教堂和修道院遗址以及现在的教区教堂和墓地(我找到了几个我感兴趣的姓氏);还有古老的赛利安采石场和码头。当我们沿着小路徒步前往科芬城堡时,艾瑞斯准备了热茶和她自己的 OMG GOOD 苹果派。接下来,我们参观了遗产中心,在那里我们认识了劳拉;她是当地的家谱学家,在听了我家的一些细节后,她说:“我认识你”。哇。太令人震惊了!
在咖啡馆吃了一顿清淡、美味的热午餐后,我们遇到了亚瑟和他的狗,并陪他们在山上进行日常工作。我们从他身上学到了很多东西,包括对牧羊人的深深敬意!
回到渡口时,艾瑞斯介绍了她的两个漂亮女儿,我不禁想到,她们能在如此美丽、小而亲密的社区中长大是多么幸运。罗伯特,也许我们下次还会见面,因为我希望带我的姐妹们回来见你们大家。衷心感谢你们,让我度过了一个真正难忘、永远不会忘记的一天!!!