I believe you have hit on a golden realization here. Not waiting for that perfect situation that may never arrive, but giving yourself permission to edit the dream and make it fit into your reality. Very refreshing and wise
Hi, I know I am some weeks behind but just want to say - your work has feeling and character, and it interesting that you are embracing change. (Love your " Lochside" painting.) Please ignore the 'shoulds' and 'musts' in yourself conversations. Instead include the 'would like to' , 'will try that', 'that doesn't make me happy, I will look at it differently'. As i am sure everyone will say, Enjoy the moment, it is yours. Wishing you a happy week. I believe you are in America at this moment, ha ha.
An awesome project idea! Take it slow, don't rush to make miles. Tips for fitness/endurance/well-being: (1) Walk with that full pack even on off days to help get used to carrying it quicker; (2) carry some electrolyte tabs or powder for a boost on warmer days; (3) carry an extra pair of socks to change into half way through a day - you would not believe what a luxury that is and also how nice your feet will feel if given some air while you sit and paint. If you still have that gym membership, try doing a lower body workout twice a week to strengthen your knees and quads. Happy trails!
Sarah, your mindset is absolutely wonderful and the lessons to be learnt from your journey are so valuable. LOVE your videos and love your paintings - you are SUPER talented!
It was really hard. If I didn’t have to catch the bus I would have stayed. When I got home I realised i don’t own a pair of binoculars and I need to get some for next time!
Little Tipp: always have little binoculars with you, the ones you would use in the opera :) they are light weight and still fantastic to observe in nature from an distance! Can’t wait for the next episode, Sarah! Thanks for taking us along!
Sarah, I absolutely love your channel. Many years ago, I used to live in Elgin for several years. I often visit the area, but not nearly enough. You are an amazing artist and photographer. You also have a rare talent for the way you share your channel and how interesting all your video's are. You make me want to come back and live in Moray!
Don’t forget to add more protein in your diet so you don’t feel starved! Hard boiled eggs, almond butter, protein bars…. Thank you for sharing and exploring with all of us!!
I enjoyed that immensely. I'm a born and bred Scot and to see the landscape through your eyes is wonderful. You've inspired me to do my long time ambition and visit Skye. Age and ill health has stopped me in the past but no more. I'll go from Glasgow to Fort William and the Jacobite train to Mallaig and then the ferry to Skye. The music 🎶 was beautiful too. Can't wait for the next installment.
Your journey sounds similar to the one I did when I first visited Scotland, and it was magical. I recommend staying in Armadale on Skye and explore the Sleat peninsula, before heading north/west to the hot spots. It has a very quiet beauty.
This is a huge undertaking, what with hiking, filming and painting. Go easy on yourself and do it on your terms. You’ll find your flow ... looks like you already are.
The sound of seagulls over the rocks and Sarah is there living her dream dreams come true when you start towards them you're awsome Sarah thanks for sharing your journey 💜
Oh Sarah, what a beautiful and relaxing video you’ve created, yet again! I didn’t want it to end, so I shall watch it again! Thank you so much for sharing your adventures! Hugs from Virginia. 🤗😍
Thank you for the video, it was the best. My wife and I were meant to be there this week on holiday, but 1 elderly dog and another had cruciate ligament operations so had to cancel. Hopefully might make it September/ October, this video was the next best thing in the meantime. Loved your sketches as always
I need to edit my dream, too. Thank you for another masterfully done video. Your cinematography, music, and voice bring such relaxation and joy in the beauty that still exists in some parts of the world. I look forward to watching the whole series. ❤️ from Florida.
Amazing Sarah! Will be 'walking' with you every step of the way from Tasmania and hoping I can perhaps retrace some of those steps next time I come to Scotland ❤🏴 Enjoy each wee moment and take care of your self along the way 😊
Hi Sarah, I have completed a few long walks in my life. The biggest tip I can share is "to have no expectations". The other tip is to be kind to yourself. I can't wait to follow you on your quest!
Came here from the shorter video on your other channel. I'm so excited to be going on this journey with you. People think seals are the size of dogs. They are not, they are the size of cows! I defy anyone to not just love a seal.
Love, love, love, love this! What a feast for the senses! Scotland landscapes are amazing.I would've had a hard time not sketching around every single corner! I love the contrast of the grassy hills, jagged rocks, the tranquility of the ocean and sprinkles of wild flowers - all in one frame of view!. And those lovely quaint fishing villages are wonderful. I've always loved the historical old towns and architecture of Europe. That's something we really don't have here in the USA. What an amazing sketching adventure. I wonder how far you actually walked if you count how many times you went back to retrieve your camera lol. You captured your story so well so it was worth your efforts. Thank you for sharing Sarah! Can't wait to see more.
That is honestly a huge challenge for me - not stopping every 100 feet to sketch. I want to, but I also want to keep going. So that is where the photos + studio time comes in. To paint lots of things I saw but didn’t stop to sketch. And yea it was probably a couple extra miles if you factor in the camera 😂
@@sarahinscotland Sarah, can you wear a little pedometer to record the total number of kilometers you cover??? I think that would would be a real asset for you to know, exactly!!! 🤩
Love the message of breaking up a big goal into smaller chunks! Who ever said we can't do it anyways? It was so fun watching your trail Sarah! Hope you get to rest and eat and rehydrate :)
Exactly! We all have our own journey to walk, and need to manage it in a way that works for us. I am definitely giving myself time to rest between. I just took a week off to catch up work and my body thanked me 😄
Awesome!!!✨I’m so excited for you!! I’m so glad you’re figuring out how to live your dream!! And thrilled you’re taking us all on the journey with you!!❤️
Tip for long distance hiking- eat and hydrate on a schedule. Train yourself with a timer at first till your body just naturally adapts. A sip of water every 15mins a bite of food every 30-45, preferably a set amount of calories. For long distance, this is crucial to sustain constant and consistent energy throughout the long hours. Extra drinking when the sun is out. 👍✨
Yes I'm so enjoying the journey Sarah. I don't really know the Aberdeen coast, it looks stunning. I took my cousin to hospital in Aberdeen. The old town is beautiful. I've been on the Fife coastal village trail which is so beautiful too. Thanks for sharing Alioban x
Thank you for taking us on your amazing coastal journey. I find myself taking every step with you and really enjoying it, although these days I can’t walk very far myself due to age and arthritis. It all looks such fun ! I started watching your Art videos but now enjoy your travels in Scotland just as much.
I think what your doing what your doing here is wonderful. I even found myself in awe (and I live in Portgordon.) Your ideas about breaking dreams into little pieces in very inspiring
Thank you so much! I get self conscious about that because most RUclipsrs do big epic trips or live permanently on the road. As fun as that sounds it’s just not possible for me right now
Just started watching your videos Sarah and I know we are going to enjoy them. Loved this one and have seen Ep. 2 and your wild camp. Will continue on and watch more. It's a lovely place you live
So much work has gone into this video... every time there's a shot of you walking on the trail, away from the camera I'm thinking "now she has to go back and pick up the tripod and carry it to the next spot"! You really make it look like we're on the journey with you. Then there's the drone shots and all the editing... never mind trying to actually focus on painting and enjoying the landscape. I used to feel stressed trying to commit to writing a blog post every month! :) Hope you can keep it up, you obviously have a talent for storytelling and photography, as well as all the other stuff. :)
Thank you for sharing your journey. My dream is to be an urban sketcher and I'm having a hard time learning the ropes. I'm not blessed to live in a beautiful area as you do but I'm hoping to live through your eyes and sketch what you're seeing. I love the quaint little towns with the adorable shops and homes. I will be watching every step of the way. Wish I could support your patron but I can't afford it, but I can watch, like and comment with the hope in that will help you. Thank you again!
Just start by going out with your sketchbook and sketching everything in front of you. Doesn't have to be all at once. Even if the subject seems boring you will learn a lot. Then when you visit "cute" places you will have the skills and workflow ready.
I really do enjoy this. Feels like I'm walking with you. I even paused the video, so I can paint the view (hope u don't mind). It absolutely feels surreal, I mean, the view, the seals, and even the rocks just bring peace to my tired day! Thank you so much for sharing such an amazing experience with us all!!! 💕💕
Lovely Sarah, just lovely! I look forward to all 11000 miles! Consider using some walking sticks. They saved me on the Camino...great for balance and taking some weight off the knees. Absolutely love this new adventure you are embarking on! Also lovely to see you using your watercolours again...inspired me to do my own line and wash sketches for the first time today.🌠
Oh, boy! I’m going to love following you on this hiking/sketching dream! I’m tempted to freeze frame and join you in sketching some of the fabulous scenery!!! As always, love your videography and commentary truly from the heart. Excellent tips from another follower, Linda Navroth!
So, so, HAPPY for you! A stunning view every direction you look! Feels like we are right there with you. Love the journal paintings and your postcard paintings. Curious what size of paper you do the grid on with the tape, and what size the postcards end up to be? You could have a postcard exhibit of all your paintings when you are done, and have your videos playing in tandem like they do in a lot of museums! I have seen exhibits where they have small works in order of creation, one by one, around a room or rooms, so it's like you are going on the journey, too. Add some maps and text and it would be an incredible exhibit! Couple more questions...what is sesame mochi? How heavy is your pack with the water bladder? Where did you find your sun hoodie and shirts? Wish you more magical moments and travel safe!
So happy to be going on this trek with you. I’m a transplanted Scot living in California. I started doing solo trips to Scotland but have been interrupted by the pandemic of course. Planning hiking sketching trip next spring to the west coast and islands. I would suggest investing in some really good waterproof hiking or trail running shoes, you have a lot of miles to go and plenty of them will be in some good Scottish drizzle 🌧
Lovely to see the beautiful landscapes and paintings of the area we moved to last year. You have inspired my family to get out and explore more. Enjoy your journey 🤗
OMG! What an amazing video! Your way of filming and editing really sucket me in, and I truly felt like I was right there with you! And what a beautiful place! I was in Scotland about 20 years ago, but now I wanna go back and hike that trail 😍 And those sketches! Oh my goodness, so stunning 😍 Thank you so so much for taking us along with you ❤️ I cannot wait for the next one ❤️ 😊 💖
Thank you so much for taking us along on your journey. It makes me want to visit Scotland even more, although there is plenty of beauty in my own backyard. Not quite as dramatic as a coastline though…and no seals :(. LOL.
@@sarahinscotland Did you already find binoculars Sarah? I got a pair of Pentax Papilio II Close Focus from John Muir Laws website and I like them very much. Compact and light to carry on treks. It may be prohibitive to ship, but perhaps they are available in the UK
Best series ever! I love it and can’t wait for the next one. I feel for you though, the reality of filming 11,000 miles = walking 12,000 + miles. You were looking for suggestions, perhaps cutting back on all those shots of you walking away from and to the camera. That could save you some distance. Your POV and drone shots are amazing so I don’t think it would take anything away, except for some of my stress. Lol, I was freaking out when you were walking on those rocks and all I could think was “oh no, she has to go back and get her camera and do it again!” 😳 😆 Also, thanks for showing the map in this video. Might be fun, once you have a few hikes done to show your progress on the map in each video.
so many truly wonderful moments in this first leg of your journey! something about this episode and the Moray Coast has brought up a lot of emotions in me, and I can't thank you enough for the wonder and excitement you're sharing with us. and what luck!! SEALS!! they're my favorite aquatic animal, maybe my favorite wild animal of all and it was such a delight to see them sunning themselves on the coast. best of luck on this continuing journey, I can't wait to see each of the subsequent vlogs and your social media posts
One thing that I’ve learned during long hikes is drink electrolytes and I always carry a small squeeze tube of peanut butter. Sounds silly but it helps reduce fatigue and leg cramps along the way. (Banana Chips if anyone has a peanut allergy) …..and stretch when taking a break. Made a huge difference! Good luck on your journey and happy hiking!!
Great tips. After that first day I found some super yummy high protein bars that are chocolate and peanut butter and SO good. They helped tremendously the second day. I don’t know if Poweraid actually helps but I seemed to. I keep one in my bag for the second half of the hike.
Hi Sarah, what a beautiful journey. I just discovered your channel and subscribed to continue following your plein air walk. My anscestor are from Scotland but never was able to visit. Thank you 🙏 for sharing.
Beautiful video! We watch and subscribe to your other channel too. Tackling any large project can be daunting, but is more easily managed one component/segment at a time. Can’t wait to (virtually…for now at least) take this journey with you. Thank you for the wonderful content. Safe travels.
Thank you Gerald! It’s true, and I think that when I realised I can just start nearby and do it in pieces it suddenly became so obvious that it was my next move ☺️
Dear Sarah, What about a flask of your favourite hot drink? Wow, we are really spoilt to have this new journey and mindset of yours, on both of your channels. I think flexibility would be key; tides, fluctuating weather conditions, many emotions, energy levels in one day, gut instinct, townships, food rewards, treacherous parts, Plan B and C for that day, painting ugly things, stuff out of your control, imperfection, and what could a bad day look like? (lost, no food, silence, self time vs alone, no water, no communication, no map, freezing, or overheated, no shelter) and what you feel like at the time in each space. Each day will present a new arrangement of all these things as variables! Planning and being flexible will make it easier, as you have done so far! I wish you well, strong and weak. I wish that most of your days ahead to be free, and wonderful! Perhaps going from town to town might help as a start of a day and a finish of a day. If you wanted to get some miles down, you could take your camera out, and then later as a reward, sketch it at the end of the day. Or take a still shot from your drone, and do that at the end of the day. Perhaps knee and ankle supports might help too? As I advised last thread on your other channel, bamboo socks help for tired feet and many bandaids over each one, help for blisters and since your feet are your tools, Perhaps resting when sore too? Or maybe if tired, harder days, could be bus, or car, and part of your journey in some BnB's so you could take a foot spa in the car, and use the stay there as if it is a temporary studio! The pressure is off....and you are still doing it. Fun and excitement vs pain and suffering! You look like a weight is off your shoulders as you embark on a personal journey, doing it. I hear in the distance of our suburb of Dulwich Hill, in the Inner West of Sydney, someone practicing their bag pipes here on a Sunday morning. Luckily they are really good at it. I hear them often! How to feel like I am in Scotland with you! On that note, lol, thanks for your hard work, filming, drone work, editing and brush miles.... From across the miles, Down under. In kindred spirit, Eliza Most Beautiful Day is Today! Sunday 14th of August 2022; 11:42am Australia x
I was hiking in Skye once and heard bagpipes in the distance...it was one of those surreal magical experiences. It turned out to be an elopement nearby so I kept going. And yes, warm coffee or tea on the trail is the BEST! I'll be doing this when the days get colder :)
This was such a beautiful and relaxing video today Sarah! What a fun trip! Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us!!! Looking forward to this!!! 😊🌹
Hello Sarah I’m new to your channel I love it I will be visiting Scotland next year at end of May I can’t even wait do you have any advice for clothes or something I should bring thank you
In May it can still be a bit cool at times, so bring layers. A waterproof jacket. A couple layers, trousers, and you should be good no matter what the temps
So this must be a normal thing for the Scots, looks like trails are quite good and maintained, as is the signage. Remember one step or section at a time, that is how my husband and I kayaked all of Lake Tahoe. Of coarse it took us 4 years!
Yes, this particular section of coast (Moray) is very well maintained. There are sections of Scotland without a coastal trail...still not sure how I'll do those. Maybe I need a sea kayak 😄 (although that seems terrifying to me!)
The best part of being outside is the spontaneous amazing little things that happen in a moment. I hope your first few treks are on the easier side, just to allow you time to make appropriate adjustments physically and with your gear as well. Happy hiking!,:D
Wow! Stunning landscape and video. I’d love to visit Scotland someday, when I feel safe to travel again. But with covid still a big thing (I still haven’t caught it and I do everything in my power to not get at least as long as I can) I don’t want to travel abroad (and thanks to Brexit I need a passport now for the UK. Maybe I should wait until Scotland becomes independent and joins the EU again. 😂 but that would take ages). Thanks for showing us the beauty of Scotland (and feeding my “Fernweh”, my longing for visiting Scotland myself. 😉 btw I love your sketches!
I definitely understand that! We hope for independence as well for many reasons. New vote coming “soon” so we’ll see…. But anyways I’ll keep to the trail and enjoy every view!
Wow, Sarah, what an incredible undertaking. I'm excited to see your journey as it unfolds. You've inspired me to try something similar in the future as I begin my art practice again after several years of not creating. I'm sending you many merits from across the seas in America.
So, so happy for you. This was so exciting. I loved the whole journey. Can’t wait to go with you on your next epic walk. Thank you so for taking us along.
Thank you Sarah, I absolutely love what you are doing - it would be my dream to do the same. I think I might have to plan a holiday in Scotland it looks fabulous
With all the islands, firths, and other geography that is "their" best estimation now, it also depends whether it's low or high tide. I just used the official numbers
What an awesome journey Sarah! Ya know, this is something that the Scotland media should pick up and follow along with. What a great way to bring further attention to your business. I always love watching your treks throughout Scotland. I just cannot wait to get there. ❤️ And those seals! Wow! I’m glad you kept your distance. Those guys can be very aggressive and mean. I’ve seen video of them growling and they look like angry bears. I’ve seen them swim ashore on beaches as well where they chase people having a nice day and the seals just chase the people off. Kind of funny but scary. I’ve never heard of an actual attack but they. Look like they could do some major damage! 😬
Yes, I ALWAYS keep my distance with any animals, especially big ones! They have the right to be in their natural habitat. They look so cute, even from a distance
There's a seal that visits coastal towns on Tasmania. He recently developed an obsession with the traffic cones on the road that runs along the beach. There's video of him playing with the cones. The locals were worried about him being on the road (even though it's not a major one). There's a video of locals taking the cones down to the beach with the seal following. Once on the beach he starts throwing the cones around and chasing after them. Super cute.
@@bluewren65 oh I found the video! That’s amazing. And that red car! Hahahaha! Explain that to an insurance company…”no really! A seal kept chest bumping it!”
@@SharonCullenArt I'm glad you found it. A friend of mine showed it to me on facebook (which I ran away from 7 years ago) so I'm glad you were able to find it.
This is so awesome! Thank you for taking us along. I appreciate you showing the beautiful coastline and your sketchbook entries. I've already turned on the notification to the next video. Since we've been having record breaking heat here in the Midwest (along with the rest of the world), I've not been getting out as I would like. Your videos are a wonderful way to spend my time to prepare and anticipate my small excursions. Thanks again!
You are so welcome! Also somehow you ended up watching this early, must be because you clicked on the playlist! Anyways, so happy you enjoyed it. It's been amazing so far. I'm sorry you are in the heat, I hope it cools down for you!
I love this and can't wait to see what you're going to do with the rest of the series! Are you going to eventually compile this into a series of published art journals? I imagine there would definitely be a market for it.
Oh, and the hiking stuff you asked for: You'll have one of two options for footwear, but you'll want something sturdier than what you appear to be wearing in the video. I'd recommend either actual hikers for ankle support (the Ryka brand is my favorite, they last for years), or barefoot shoes. But barefoot shoes take months to acclimate to, so you'd have to work on strengthening the muscles of your soles at home before you wear them out hiking or you might accidentally hurt yourself. Either way, I wish you luck!
@@j.s.elliot7121 yea since it’s been super hot lately I can’t stand wearing anything but my running shoes. Plus they have the thickest soles of all my shoes and very comfy. I’m dreading shopping for comfortable boots for winter long distance hikes 😆
-central Wisconsin: Thank you for taking us on your hikes. I enjoyed seeing Scotland, and seeing your wonderful paintings. Someday I would like to get to Scotland too, but I don’t think it’s going happen, financial wise, plus health wise, as for over the last 17+ months I have not been able to work due to my chronic Lyme disease condition. So, I get to live out my touring of Scotland vicariously through your hikes, and through seeing your wonderful paintings! ☺️ -Thank you Sarah! p.s. I’m so glad you do tick checks! I just saw that on your video posting from today that I just watched, the video I watched before this one. …. oh, and what is mochie?
I'm happy you can enjoy it from afar! Mochi is a japanese snack made from rice paste that was pounded into a shape and filled with something, commonly sweet red bean paste, taro, sesame, and green tea
@@sarahinscotland Regarding Mochi, sounds great, & very healthy! I eat a whole plant based diet, and I’m going to have to try to make my own version of this, baking them in my air fryer oven, which depending on baking time, could make both a chewy bar, & even one with a little crunch on the outside. I will definitely have to try to make this! Thank you Sarah for explaining what Mochi is! ….and yes, it’s 4:54am Central Standard Time. I woke up about 2 hours ago, and am wide awake due to Lyme Insomnia. 😞
@@centralWisconsin1 Sorry to hear that. :( Regarding mochi, I recommend looking up recipes or watching vidoes on YT about how ot make it, it's a subtle thing!
I saved this to watch on big screen TV. Such wonderful videography Sarah. My question is with all the water you are drinking how are you handling bathroom breaks.
This is so cool! Thanks for taking us along with you on this journey :) I look forward to the rest of the trips. Good luck with the long treks... would maybe getting trekking sticks help out a little? I've never tried them myself, but it seems they're used by experienced hikers... perhaps others can add their experiences...
Wow! Im so glad u r making big vids about this! I cant wait to travel Scotland with you! I too had a seal sketching moment this year and it is SO magical! Thank you for sharing! A little question if I may - you mention that you had sketched EVERYTHING on day 1... Id love to know (after youve had a few more days out) how u DO decide what to stop for? I went to the coast and wanted to draw everything and ended up only doing a few thru indecision...
Wow, I love this and I love that you let us come along with you! Question: When you paint the "postcards" in the studio afterwards do you paint from photos/video material or just from memory and the sketches you did while being out? They (and also the sketches in your sketchbooks) look so beautiful!
I answered this in other comment so I'll paste this here. There are lots of trails all over Scotland, some are better marked than others. There is not a solid trail along the entire coast of Scotland, but many walking paths that aren't "official" can be seen too. I use a site called All Trails and another one called Walk Highlands. Both are excellent for planning! In Scotland we don't have the 'no trespassing' sign plague that America does (and maybe other countries). In Scotland it’s known as the “Right to Roam” land reform act which “allows members of the public to access most land and inland water in Scotland for recreational or other purposes. This is provided that the right to roam is exercised reasonably and responsibly. It does not apply to land on which there are buildings, or shelters including tents and caravans. It also does not apply to gardens.“ When Wolfy visited me in US, he was SHOCKED by all the fences with big “no trespassing signs” even in the wilderness. It’s a whole different lifestyle.
This is going to be such an amazing journey. When you were talking about going out and doing a lot of walking and sketching over the summer, I had no idea you had 11,000 miles in mind! This is combining three of my favorite things... art, hiking, and travel. I'm glad you remembered your water bladder. That should help tremendously. I don't have any long distance hiking suggestions for you, since I'm just a day hiker, but check out Dixie's channel at Homemade Wanderlust. ruclips.net/user/HomemadeWanderlust She's hiked all the major trails in the US (Appalachian, Pacific Coast, and Continental Divide), plus many, many others, so she's got lots of great tips to share on packing and gear for long distance hiking. Look forward to your next video.
Love this! By the way, about 5 minutes in, you show a shot of you collecting water to paint with. Do you find salt water different to work with in watercolor than fresh?
Hi Sarah: This is an amazing journey you have started!! Thankyou for sharing this with all of us!! I was just wondering if this coastal trip could be done by bike? Or would bikes have to stick to the paved roads? I would love to do that trip by bike...
What a great idea. Thank you for doing this and sharing with us. I spent two weeks in northern Scotland in early 2020 and fell in love with the place. Im 73 years old , live in the mountains of western North Carolina, and started learning watercolor painting during the covid lockdown . Thank you for taking us along.
I've heard NC is really lovely. I'm originally from upstate NY, in the countryside, but I never really explored the east coast. Do you remember which areas you visited in Scotland?
@@sarahinscotland our stops included: Left from Glasgow to Loch Lomond Isle of Mull, Iona, Skye, fort William, Ben Nevis, Glens, whisky distillery, several castles, St. Andrews Edinburgh It was a whirl wind 2 week tour. I hope I can return some time I loved the northern coast
So without knowing the terrain of your entire journey, or how remote some parts may be, I'm not going to preach to you about making sure you have at least some survival gear, and not one of those pre-made kits from the supermarket. The weather can change quickly and drastically on the coast. So do your research on important items to have, and on the location of your hike. I know it will add weight. but the risk of not having a few life saving materials outweighs the benefit.
Yes absolutely. Over the past few years I’ve watched hundreds of hiking, trekking, backpacking, camping, and survival videos. And I’ve hiked and camped in a ton of areas around Scotland, even camped in a gale .. don’t recommend that😂 anyways yes when I start going on more remote trails I will have all the survival gear. Wolfy and I are taking a winter wilderness survival course too.
@@sarahinscotland Sarah, take that kit with you, even on the apparently 'easy' legs. You can get into trouble anywhere. When you went towards that first cave, I thought, "Please, don't go in alone!" and equally, along that narrow cliff stretch, it would be so easy to slip and get stuck, or slip on the rocks on a beach with no-one about, or even just badly twist an ankle along the stony paths. The other big safety thing is, are you checking in with texts to Wolfie every hour, giving your current location? Far more people get into trouble on the 'easy' parts than anywhere else. So yes, please, take that survival kit with you all the time, and keep a basic first aid kit and high protein bar in your pocket or waist bag, not in your main bag, and your water in a belt pouch. We all have this inbuilt thing that says, "Oh, stop fussing! I know what I'm doing. I'll be fine." Just like the blokes my husband has dived with, who've dived for years, and who owe their lives to the fact that he kept his cool and got them out of a mess. (And in telling me, for the holiday journals, he never seemed to realise what he'd done - it was just the serious way he'd taken his training, and incidentally, been mocked by some for being so 'pernickety' about it all!)
I feel better, and I actually assumed that you likely have the outdoor experience of a person who would take a winter survival course and basic gear. But you just never know. I was barely 18 when a bunch of us decided to go on a rafting trip in early spring when the water was both freezing and still pretty high. It was my years of experience rafting with my parents that likely saved all 9 of us kids after being swept into a pile of fallen branches with water raging over and around. We were stuck for an hour. They wanted to get into the water and try to free the rafts so we could continue. I had to insist that everyone stay on. Eventually we managed to get the rafts to the wrong side of the river, on the side of a mountain just across from a park where we could see people. The water was not safe to swim, and again I had to insist that we stay put because they wanted to climb up and try to find a way out going away from civilization. And this was before cell phones. We spent hours soaking wet on the side of a cliff a stones throw from safety. It was getting dark, but eventually we were rescued by another rogue rafting group. So I suppose that experience alone does not allow me make sure that every person going an an outdoor adventure is prepared. You are doing everything you should. So just have fun and enjoy!
Wow that sounds crazy! I went rafting in Colorado and it was terrifying. We had a raft of 6 plus the guide, and a family of 4 fell out TWICE. Luckily we could pull them back on both time but it was so scary to me. Since then I just don’t care for adrenaline rushes 🤣 I thinks it’s way better to be on the side of caution. And I love hearing from people with good outdoor skills!
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I believe you have hit on a golden realization here. Not waiting for that perfect situation that may never arrive, but giving yourself permission to edit the dream and make it fit into your reality. Very refreshing and wise
Yes, exactly! I couldn't have said it better myself.
Hi, I know I am some weeks behind but just want to say - your work has feeling and character, and it interesting that you are embracing change. (Love your " Lochside" painting.) Please ignore the 'shoulds' and 'musts' in yourself conversations. Instead include the 'would like to' , 'will try that', 'that doesn't make me happy, I will look at it differently'. As i am sure everyone will say, Enjoy the moment, it is yours. Wishing you a happy week. I believe you are in America at this moment, ha ha.
This is as good as any travel show on TV.
Thank you 😄 not as exciting as the adventure shows I recon
@@sarahinscotland I beg to differ, Sarah!!! Even more exciting because it's YOU!!! 💙💜💙
What a nice balance you’ve struck between plein air, studio, photography, cinematography, work and fun! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
An awesome project idea! Take it slow, don't rush to make miles.
Tips for fitness/endurance/well-being: (1) Walk with that full pack even on off days to help get used to carrying it quicker; (2) carry some electrolyte tabs or powder for a boost on warmer days; (3) carry an extra pair of socks to change into half way through a day - you would not believe what a luxury that is and also how nice your feet will feel if given some air while you sit and paint.
If you still have that gym membership, try doing a lower body workout twice a week to strengthen your knees and quads.
Happy trails!
When I stopped up on the cliff for my lunch break I had my toes out in the sun and it was the most AMAZING feeling 😍
Sarah, your mindset is absolutely wonderful and the lessons to be learnt from your journey are so valuable. LOVE your videos and love your paintings - you are SUPER talented!
That’s so sweet of you 🥰
The SEALS!!! ❤️ them so much!! That would have been the best moment, not sure how I’d ever leave them!
It was really hard. If I didn’t have to catch the bus I would have stayed. When I got home I realised i don’t own a pair of binoculars and I need to get some for next time!
Little Tipp: always have little binoculars with you, the ones you would use in the opera :) they are light weight and still fantastic to observe in nature from an distance! Can’t wait for the next episode, Sarah! Thanks for taking us along!
I really need a pair!
Thank you Sarah, you made me realize I have to start hiking again. And sketching on the go. 🙏🏼
It’s a great combo 🙂
Sarah, I absolutely love your channel. Many years ago, I used to live in Elgin for several years. I often visit the area, but not nearly enough. You are an amazing artist and photographer. You also have a rare talent for the way you share your channel and how interesting all your video's are. You make me want to come back and live in Moray!
Thank you 🙏 we love this area so much. Someday if we move to a different area I’m sure I’ll miss it!
I love the wolf fish! But the rest is also amazing! Those sketch and real good and with the notes this will be an amazing trip!
Don’t forget to add more protein in your diet so you don’t feel starved! Hard boiled eggs, almond butter, protein bars…. Thank you for sharing and exploring with all of us!!
Yea I’ve practically doubled my protein and it really helps me feel stronger and more energetic (and less hungry)
I enjoyed that immensely. I'm a born and bred Scot and to see the landscape through your eyes is wonderful. You've inspired me to do my long time ambition and visit Skye. Age and ill health has stopped me in the past but no more. I'll go from Glasgow to Fort William and the Jacobite train to Mallaig and then the ferry to Skye. The music 🎶 was beautiful too. Can't wait for the next installment.
Your journey sounds similar to the one I did when I first visited Scotland, and it was magical. I recommend staying in Armadale on Skye and explore the Sleat peninsula, before heading north/west to the hot spots. It has a very quiet beauty.
I enjoyed your video in every single frame. That's wonderful hike and beautiful video.
This is a huge undertaking, what with hiking, filming and painting. Go easy on yourself and do it on your terms. You’ll find your flow ... looks like you already are.
It’s a week-by-week learning experience! Finding my flow and doing it my way is really important to me
I'm there :) Glad you chose yes and now! Dreams coming true...and it's delightful on my end - seems for you too
Really enjoy these videos Sarah. Thank you for sharing. 👌👍
I do feel like I am walking along with you. What an incredible journey. Thank you Sarah for sharing this experience with us.
The sound of seagulls over the rocks and Sarah is there living her dream dreams come true when you start towards them you're awsome Sarah thanks for sharing your journey 💜
I miss going for coastal walks, but at least i still get to see them when you recorded your walks😀
Oh Sarah, what a beautiful and relaxing video you’ve created, yet again! I didn’t want it to end, so I shall watch it again! Thank you so much for sharing your adventures! Hugs from Virginia. 🤗😍
So glad you enjoyed it!
What a cracker of a video. Beautiful way for us to see the coastline with you.x
Thank you for the video, it was the best. My wife and I were meant to be there this week on holiday, but 1 elderly dog and another had cruciate ligament operations so had to cancel. Hopefully might make it September/ October, this video was the next best thing in the meantime. Loved your sketches as always
I hope you are able to, you will love it!
Living the dream! Or, my dream. Thanks for this.
I love that you shushed yourself when you started talking about the seals XD I would absolutely have done the same thing
Haha.. yep when you’re alone all day on the trail you lose your mind a little 😂
I need to edit my dream, too. Thank you for another masterfully done video. Your cinematography, music, and voice bring such relaxation and joy in the beauty that still exists in some parts of the world. I look forward to watching the whole series. ❤️ from Florida.
Amazing Sarah! Will be 'walking' with you every step of the way from Tasmania and hoping I can perhaps retrace some of those steps next time I come to Scotland ❤🏴 Enjoy each wee moment and take care of your self along the way 😊
What a wonderful adventure and loving the seals!! 🦭 ..can’t wait for the next episode 🥰
Hi Sarah, I have completed a few long walks in my life. The biggest tip I can share is "to have no expectations". The other tip is to be kind to yourself. I can't wait to follow you on your quest!
Great tips!
Amazing, can’t wait to see more! Even though I know it wasn’t without great effort on your part, you make it seem so effortless, thank you!
Came here from the shorter video on your other channel. I'm so excited to be going on this journey with you. People think seals are the size of dogs. They are not, they are the size of cows! I defy anyone to not just love a seal.
They are so big and wiggly! Just endlessly entertaining 😄
Love, love, love, love this! What a feast for the senses! Scotland landscapes are amazing.I would've had a hard time not sketching around every single corner! I love the contrast of the grassy hills, jagged rocks, the tranquility of the ocean and sprinkles of wild flowers - all in one frame of view!. And those lovely quaint fishing villages are wonderful. I've always loved the historical old towns and architecture of Europe. That's something we really don't have here in the USA. What an amazing sketching adventure. I wonder how far you actually walked if you count how many times you went back to retrieve your camera lol. You captured your story so well so it was worth your efforts. Thank you for sharing Sarah! Can't wait to see more.
That is honestly a huge challenge for me - not stopping every 100 feet to sketch. I want to, but I also want to keep going. So that is where the photos + studio time comes in. To paint lots of things I saw but didn’t stop to sketch.
And yea it was probably a couple extra miles if you factor in the camera 😂
@@sarahinscotland Sarah, can you wear a little pedometer to record the total number of kilometers you cover??? I think that would would be a real asset for you to know, exactly!!! 🤩
Love the message of breaking up a big goal into smaller chunks! Who ever said we can't do it anyways? It was so fun watching your trail Sarah! Hope you get to rest and eat and rehydrate :)
Exactly! We all have our own journey to walk, and need to manage it in a way that works for us. I am definitely giving myself time to rest between. I just took a week off to catch up work and my body thanked me 😄
Awesome!!!✨I’m so excited for you!! I’m so glad you’re figuring out how to live your dream!! And thrilled you’re taking us all on the journey with you!!❤️
Tip for long distance hiking- eat and hydrate on a schedule. Train yourself with a timer at first till your body just naturally adapts. A sip of water every 15mins a bite of food every 30-45, preferably a set amount of calories. For long distance, this is crucial to sustain constant and consistent energy throughout the long hours. Extra drinking when the sun is out. 👍✨
I definitely need to set a timer. It's so easy to keep going until it's too late!
Yes I'm so enjoying the journey Sarah. I don't really know the Aberdeen coast, it looks stunning. I took my cousin to hospital in Aberdeen. The old town is beautiful. I've been on the Fife coastal village trail which is so beautiful too. Thanks for sharing Alioban x
I know when I start walking east from Cullen, the cliffs will get even bigger! Will be interesting to see how much it differs
Thank you for taking us on your amazing coastal journey. I find myself taking every step with you and really enjoying it, although these days I can’t walk very far myself due to age and arthritis. It all looks such fun ! I started watching your Art videos but now enjoy your travels in Scotland just as much.
I want to do this before walking hurts too much because I know that is inevitable. I feel grateful I can do it and will cherish every step.
Amazing as usual 😀 definitely invest in all round hiking boots 🥾 they will get your ankles across stones and any other terrain 👍❤️
I think what your doing what your doing here is wonderful. I even found myself in awe (and I live in Portgordon.) Your ideas about breaking dreams into little pieces in very inspiring
Thank you so much! I get self conscious about that because most RUclipsrs do big epic trips or live permanently on the road. As fun as that sounds it’s just not possible for me right now
Just started watching your videos Sarah and I know we are going to enjoy them. Loved this one and have seen Ep. 2 and your wild camp. Will continue on and watch more. It's a lovely place you live
So much work has gone into this video... every time there's a shot of you walking on the trail, away from the camera I'm thinking "now she has to go back and pick up the tripod and carry it to the next spot"! You really make it look like we're on the journey with you. Then there's the drone shots and all the editing... never mind trying to actually focus on painting and enjoying the landscape. I used to feel stressed trying to commit to writing a blog post every month! :)
Hope you can keep it up, you obviously have a talent for storytelling and photography, as well as all the other stuff. :)
Thank you very much. Yes it was indeed a lot of extra steps to get the camera 😂 but I really like how it helps show the scale of these amazing places
Thank you for sharing your journey. My dream is to be an urban sketcher and I'm having a hard time learning the ropes. I'm not blessed to live in a beautiful area as you do but I'm hoping to live through your eyes and sketch what you're seeing. I love the quaint little towns with the adorable shops and homes. I will be watching every step of the way. Wish I could support your patron but I can't afford it, but I can watch, like and comment with the hope in that will help you. Thank you again!
Just start by going out with your sketchbook and sketching everything in front of you. Doesn't have to be all at once. Even if the subject seems boring you will learn a lot. Then when you visit "cute" places you will have the skills and workflow ready.
I really do enjoy this. Feels like I'm walking with you. I even paused the video, so I can paint the view (hope u don't mind). It absolutely feels surreal, I mean, the view, the seals, and even the rocks just bring peace to my tired day! Thank you so much for sharing such an amazing experience with us all!!! 💕💕
I’m so glad it inspired you!
I just started watching these tonight and omigosh! It is so gorgeous!
Thank you and welcome!
Lovely Sarah, just lovely! I look forward to all 11000 miles! Consider using some walking sticks. They saved me on the Camino...great for balance and taking some weight off the knees. Absolutely love this new adventure you are embarking on! Also lovely to see you using your watercolours again...inspired me to do my own line and wash sketches for the first time today.🌠
Great idea!
Oh, boy! I’m going to love following you on this hiking/sketching dream!
I’m tempted to freeze frame and join you in sketching some of the fabulous scenery!!! As always, love your videography and commentary truly from the heart. Excellent tips from another follower, Linda Navroth!
Feel free to sketch with me!
Breathtaking! Thank you!
So, so, HAPPY for you! A stunning view every direction you look! Feels like we are right there with you. Love the journal paintings and your postcard paintings. Curious what size of paper you do the grid on with the tape, and what size the postcards end up to be? You could have a postcard exhibit of all your paintings when you are done, and have your videos playing in tandem like they do in a lot of museums! I have seen exhibits where they have small works in order of creation, one by one, around a room or rooms, so it's like you are going on the journey, too. Add some maps and text and it would be an incredible exhibit! Couple more questions...what is sesame mochi? How heavy is your pack with the water bladder? Where did you find your sun hoodie and shirts? Wish you more magical moments and travel safe!
That would definitely be a cool exhibit!
There’s a link in the description with all my gear 😉
So happy to be going on this trek with you. I’m a transplanted Scot living in California. I started doing solo trips to Scotland but have been interrupted by the pandemic of course. Planning hiking sketching trip next spring to the west coast and islands. I would suggest investing in some really good waterproof hiking or trail running shoes, you have a lot of miles to go and plenty of them will be in some good Scottish drizzle 🌧
West coast/island trip sounds amazing!
Waterproof/hiking shoes are on my list before winter. I hate shoe shopping 😂
When my husband did long distance running, he always had pasta/carbs with protein the night before. Good luck in your quest!
I do that every night 😆
This is amazing! Thank you for sharing!!
Lovely to see the beautiful landscapes and paintings of the area we moved to last year. You have inspired my family to get out and explore more. Enjoy your journey 🤗
It's such a varied stretch of coast. So much to explore!
OMG! What an amazing video! Your way of filming and editing really sucket me in, and I truly felt like I was right there with you! And what a beautiful place! I was in Scotland about 20 years ago, but now I wanna go back and hike that trail 😍 And those sketches! Oh my goodness, so stunning 😍 Thank you so so much for taking us along with you ❤️ I cannot wait for the next one ❤️ 😊 💖
Thank you so much, I’m really glad you enjoyed it :)
I love this idea!!! Can't imagine living close to such beauty. I'm going to Scotland next week and I could not be more excited!!
I hope you have a wonderful time!
Beautiful landscape 😍
Thank you so much for taking us along on your journey. It makes me want to visit Scotland even more, although there is plenty of beauty in my own backyard. Not quite as dramatic as a coastline though…and no seals :(. LOL.
I think it’s important to find the beauty wherever we live. I too watch videos of places that are super dramatic that I’d love to visit 😄
@@sarahinscotland Did you already find binoculars Sarah? I got a pair of Pentax Papilio II Close Focus from John Muir Laws website and I like them very much. Compact and light to carry on treks. It may be prohibitive to ship, but perhaps they are available in the UK
No I haven’t yet, I’ll check them out!
Well done. Beautiful country. Thanks for bringing us along.
Best series ever! I love it and can’t wait for the next one. I feel for you though, the reality of filming 11,000 miles = walking 12,000 + miles. You were looking for suggestions, perhaps cutting back on all those shots of you walking away from and to the camera. That could save you some distance. Your POV and drone shots are amazing so I don’t think it would take anything away, except for some of my stress. Lol, I was freaking out when you were walking on those rocks and all I could think was “oh no, she has to go back and get her camera and do it again!” 😳 😆 Also, thanks for showing the map in this video. Might be fun, once you have a few hikes done to show your progress on the map in each video.
I’m definitely finding my balance of hiking and showing the process. On longer treks there will be more POV shots 😅
so many truly wonderful moments in this first leg of your journey! something about this episode and the Moray Coast has brought up a lot of emotions in me, and I can't thank you enough for the wonder and excitement you're sharing with us.
and what luck!! SEALS!! they're my favorite aquatic animal, maybe my favorite wild animal of all and it was such a delight to see them sunning themselves on the coast. best of luck on this continuing journey, I can't wait to see each of the subsequent vlogs and your social media posts
Thank you Rachel! I was SO excited and lucky to see the seals. After 5 years that was my first sighting that close. Amazing.
One thing that I’ve learned during long hikes is drink electrolytes and I always carry a small squeeze tube of peanut butter. Sounds silly but it helps reduce fatigue and leg cramps along the way. (Banana Chips if anyone has a peanut allergy) …..and stretch when taking a break. Made a huge difference! Good luck on your journey and happy hiking!!
Great tips. After that first day I found some super yummy high protein bars that are chocolate and peanut butter and SO good. They helped tremendously the second day.
I don’t know if Poweraid actually helps but I seemed to. I keep one in my bag for the second half of the hike.
Hi Sarah, what a beautiful journey. I just discovered your channel and subscribed to continue following your plein air walk. My anscestor are from Scotland but never was able to visit. Thank you 🙏 for sharing.
Welcome!
Beautiful video! We watch and subscribe to your other channel too. Tackling any large project can be daunting, but is more easily managed one component/segment at a time. Can’t wait to (virtually…for now at least) take this journey with you. Thank you for the wonderful content. Safe travels.
Thank you Gerald! It’s true, and I think that when I realised I can just start nearby and do it in pieces it suddenly became so obvious that it was my next move ☺️
Oh how I wish I were there to join you on that hike! Gives me inspiration to start painting my own hiking trails though! Thanks 🥰
Sara, this is extraordinary. Thank you
Really enjoyed this...especially the spectacular ending.
This is wonderful!
Woooo! I have so many questions :) can’t wait for you to do a Q/A
Ask away! I can answer them while walking 😊
Breathtaking scenery, thankyou for taking us along this journey,❤️ I’m always inspired by your wonderful sketches!
My pleasure 😊
lovely.
Dear Sarah,
What about a flask of your favourite hot drink?
Wow, we are really spoilt to have this new journey and mindset of yours, on both of your channels.
I think flexibility would be key; tides, fluctuating weather conditions, many emotions, energy levels in one day, gut instinct, townships, food rewards, treacherous parts, Plan B and C for that day, painting ugly things, stuff out of your control, imperfection, and what could a bad day look like?
(lost, no food, silence, self time vs alone, no water, no communication, no map, freezing, or overheated, no shelter)
and what you feel like at the time in each space.
Each day will present a new arrangement of all these things as variables! Planning and being flexible will make it easier, as you have done so far!
I wish you well, strong and weak. I wish that most of your days ahead to be free, and wonderful!
Perhaps going from town to town might help as a start of a day and a finish of a day. If you wanted to get some miles down, you could take your camera out, and then later as a reward, sketch it at the end of the day. Or take a still shot from your drone, and do that at the end of the day.
Perhaps knee and ankle supports might help too?
As I advised last thread on your other channel, bamboo socks help for tired feet and many bandaids over each one, help for blisters and since your feet are your tools, Perhaps resting when sore too?
Or maybe if tired, harder days, could be bus, or car, and part of your journey in some BnB's so you could take a foot spa in the car, and use the stay there as if it is a temporary studio!
The pressure is off....and you are still doing it. Fun and excitement vs pain and suffering! You look like a weight is off your shoulders as you embark on a personal journey, doing it.
I hear in the distance of our suburb of Dulwich Hill, in the Inner West of Sydney, someone practicing their bag pipes here on a Sunday morning. Luckily they are really good at it. I hear them often! How to feel like I am in Scotland with you!
On that note, lol, thanks for your hard work, filming, drone work, editing and brush miles....
From across the miles,
Down under.
In kindred spirit,
Eliza Most Beautiful Day is Today!
Sunday 14th of August 2022; 11:42am
Australia x
I was hiking in Skye once and heard bagpipes in the distance...it was one of those surreal magical experiences. It turned out to be an elopement nearby so I kept going.
And yes, warm coffee or tea on the trail is the BEST! I'll be doing this when the days get colder :)
This was such a beautiful and relaxing video today Sarah! What a fun trip! Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us!!! Looking forward to this!!! 😊🌹
Thank you for watching 😄
Hello Sarah I’m new to your channel I love it I will be visiting Scotland next year at end of May I can’t even wait do you have any advice for clothes or something I should bring thank you
In May it can still be a bit cool at times, so bring layers. A waterproof jacket. A couple layers, trousers, and you should be good no matter what the temps
So this must be a normal thing for the Scots, looks like trails are quite good and maintained, as is the signage. Remember one step or section at a time, that is how my husband and I kayaked all of Lake Tahoe. Of coarse it took us 4 years!
Yes, this particular section of coast (Moray) is very well maintained. There are sections of Scotland without a coastal trail...still not sure how I'll do those. Maybe I need a sea kayak 😄 (although that seems terrifying to me!)
The best part of being outside is the spontaneous amazing little things that happen in a moment. I hope your first few treks are on the easier side, just to allow you time to make appropriate adjustments physically and with your gear as well. Happy hiking!,:D
Yes it’s those moments that catch us off guard and spontaneous and so lucky to witness
Wow! Stunning landscape and video. I’d love to visit Scotland someday, when I feel safe to travel again. But with covid still a big thing (I still haven’t caught it and I do everything in my power to not get at least as long as I can) I don’t want to travel abroad (and thanks to Brexit I need a passport now for the UK. Maybe I should wait until Scotland becomes independent and joins the EU again. 😂 but that would take ages). Thanks for showing us the beauty of Scotland (and feeding my “Fernweh”, my longing for visiting Scotland myself. 😉 btw I love your sketches!
I definitely understand that! We hope for independence as well for many reasons. New vote coming “soon” so we’ll see….
But anyways I’ll keep to the trail and enjoy every view!
Wow, Sarah, what an incredible undertaking. I'm excited to see your journey as it unfolds. You've inspired me to try something similar in the future as I begin my art practice again after several years of not creating. I'm sending you many merits from across the seas in America.
Good luck with your art journey!
Amazing! I can't wait for the next adventure! 💖
So, so happy for you. This was so exciting. I loved the whole journey. Can’t wait to go with you on your next epic walk. Thank you so for taking us along.
Thank you Sarah, I absolutely love what you are doing - it would be my dream to do the same. I think I might have to plan a holiday in Scotland it looks fabulous
Definitely worth a visit!!
Awesome & inspiring. Thank you!
I am travelling, in spirit, alongside you! So glad you are doing this, gives me the chance to see more too! you have fun on your journey!
😊 yay thank you! Next time you visit we can do some coastline together 😄
Love watching your content it’s so relaxing thanks for taking us along👍 (might question length of Scotlands coastline though)🧐
With all the islands, firths, and other geography that is "their" best estimation now, it also depends whether it's low or high tide. I just used the official numbers
Great video and beautiful views! Thanks for sharing!
Hey! Thank you for watching 😊
What an awesome journey Sarah! Ya know, this is something that the Scotland media should pick up and follow along with. What a great way to bring further attention to your business. I always love watching your treks throughout Scotland. I just cannot wait to get there. ❤️ And those seals! Wow! I’m glad you kept your distance. Those guys can be very aggressive and mean. I’ve seen video of them growling and they look like angry bears. I’ve seen them swim ashore on beaches as well where they chase people having a nice day and the seals just chase the people off. Kind of funny but scary. I’ve never heard of an actual attack but they. Look like they could do some major damage! 😬
Yes, I ALWAYS keep my distance with any animals, especially big ones! They have the right to be in their natural habitat. They look so cute, even from a distance
There's a seal that visits coastal towns on Tasmania. He recently developed an obsession with the traffic cones on the road that runs along the beach. There's video of him playing with the cones. The locals were worried about him being on the road (even though it's not a major one). There's a video of locals taking the cones down to the beach with the seal following. Once on the beach he starts throwing the cones around and chasing after them. Super cute.
@@bluewren65 that is amazing. Animals are very intelligent. I wonder if I can find that video….
@@bluewren65 oh I found the video! That’s amazing. And that red car! Hahahaha! Explain that to an insurance company…”no really! A seal kept chest bumping it!”
@@SharonCullenArt I'm glad you found it. A friend of mine showed it to me on facebook (which I ran away from 7 years ago) so I'm glad you were able to find it.
This is so awesome! Thank you for taking us along. I appreciate you showing the beautiful coastline and your sketchbook entries. I've already turned on the notification to the next video. Since we've been having record breaking heat here in the Midwest (along with the rest of the world), I've not been getting out as I would like. Your videos are a wonderful way to spend my time to prepare and anticipate my small excursions. Thanks again!
You are so welcome! Also somehow you ended up watching this early, must be because you clicked on the playlist! Anyways, so happy you enjoyed it. It's been amazing so far.
I'm sorry you are in the heat, I hope it cools down for you!
I love this and can't wait to see what you're going to do with the rest of the series! Are you going to eventually compile this into a series of published art journals? I imagine there would definitely be a market for it.
That is one idea, an art book series of some kind 😊
Oh, and the hiking stuff you asked for: You'll have one of two options for footwear, but you'll want something sturdier than what you appear to be wearing in the video. I'd recommend either actual hikers for ankle support (the Ryka brand is my favorite, they last for years), or barefoot shoes. But barefoot shoes take months to acclimate to, so you'd have to work on strengthening the muscles of your soles at home before you wear them out hiking or you might accidentally hurt yourself. Either way, I wish you luck!
@@j.s.elliot7121 yea since it’s been super hot lately I can’t stand wearing anything but my running shoes. Plus they have the thickest soles of all my shoes and very comfy. I’m dreading shopping for comfortable boots for winter long distance hikes 😆
@Sarah Burns Studio Yeah, that's fair. I hate shopping for anything that's not books or art supplies.
-central Wisconsin: Thank you for taking us on your hikes. I enjoyed seeing Scotland, and seeing your wonderful paintings.
Someday I would like to get to Scotland too, but I don’t think it’s going happen, financial wise, plus health wise, as for over the last 17+ months I have not been able to work due to my chronic Lyme disease condition. So, I get to live out my touring of Scotland vicariously through your hikes, and through seeing your wonderful paintings! ☺️
-Thank you Sarah!
p.s. I’m so glad you do tick checks! I just saw that on your video posting from today that I just watched, the video I watched before this one.
…. oh, and what is mochie?
I'm happy you can enjoy it from afar!
Mochi is a japanese snack made from rice paste that was pounded into a shape and filled with something, commonly sweet red bean paste, taro, sesame, and green tea
@@sarahinscotland Regarding Mochi, sounds great, & very healthy! I eat a whole plant based diet, and I’m going to have to try to make my own version of this, baking them in my air fryer oven, which depending on baking time, could make both a chewy bar, & even one with a little crunch on the outside. I will definitely have to try to make this! Thank you Sarah for explaining what Mochi is!
….and yes, it’s 4:54am Central Standard Time. I woke up about 2 hours ago, and am wide awake due to Lyme Insomnia. 😞
@@centralWisconsin1 Sorry to hear that. :( Regarding mochi, I recommend looking up recipes or watching vidoes on YT about how ot make it, it's a subtle thing!
Its beautiful Sarah !!!
I saved this to watch on big screen TV. Such wonderful videography Sarah. My question is with all the water you are drinking how are you handling bathroom breaks.
Thankfully there is a free public toilet facility in each town, usually near the harbour or beaches.
This is so cool! Thanks for taking us along with you on this journey :) I look forward to the rest of the trips. Good luck with the long treks... would maybe getting trekking sticks help out a little? I've never tried them myself, but it seems they're used by experienced hikers... perhaps others can add their experiences...
Yea I’ve been thinking of that too. I might need them when I’m in some of the more rough terrain.
Wow! Im so glad u r making big vids about this! I cant wait to travel Scotland with you! I too had a seal sketching moment this year and it is SO magical! Thank you for sharing! A little question if I may - you mention that you had sketched EVERYTHING on day 1... Id love to know (after youve had a few more days out) how u DO decide what to stop for? I went to the coast and wanted to draw everything and ended up only doing a few thru indecision...
Great question..I’ll talk about that next time!
Wow, I love this and I love that you let us come along with you! Question: When you paint the "postcards" in the studio afterwards do you paint from photos/video material or just from memory and the sketches you did while being out? They (and also the sketches in your sketchbooks) look so beautiful!
It's a combination. I use photo and video to spark the memory, but soon into the painting I let the feeling take over.
Epson salt bath is great for muscle pain.
Magnesium
Could you talk more about whether the whole coast of Scotland is accessible by path, not private land?
I answered this in other comment so I'll paste this here.
There are lots of trails all over Scotland, some are better marked than others. There is not a solid trail along the entire coast of Scotland, but many walking paths that aren't "official" can be seen too. I use a site called All Trails and another one called Walk Highlands. Both are excellent for planning!
In Scotland we don't have the 'no trespassing' sign plague that America does (and maybe other countries).
In Scotland it’s known as the “Right to Roam” land reform act which “allows members of the public to access most land and inland water in Scotland for recreational or other purposes. This is provided that the right to roam is exercised reasonably and responsibly. It does not apply to land on which there are buildings, or shelters including tents and caravans. It also does not apply to gardens.“
When Wolfy visited me in US, he was SHOCKED by all the fences with big “no trespassing signs” even in the wilderness. It’s a whole different lifestyle.
This is going to be such an amazing journey. When you were talking about going out and doing a lot of walking and sketching over the summer, I had no idea you had 11,000 miles in mind! This is combining three of my favorite things... art, hiking, and travel. I'm glad you remembered your water bladder. That should help tremendously. I don't have any long distance hiking suggestions for you, since I'm just a day hiker, but check out Dixie's channel at Homemade Wanderlust. ruclips.net/user/HomemadeWanderlust She's hiked all the major trails in the US (Appalachian, Pacific Coast, and Continental Divide), plus many, many others, so she's got lots of great tips to share on packing and gear for long distance hiking. Look forward to your next video.
Great suggestion, thank you!
Love this! By the way, about 5 minutes in, you show a shot of you collecting water to paint with. Do you find salt water different to work with in watercolor than fresh?
Nope not at all
Just curious, when we see you walking are you setting up the camera then going back to get it? That could add to your mile count!
Yes for the whole Moray coast I was alone and that definitely added to my miles!
Hi Sarah: This is an amazing journey you have started!! Thankyou for sharing this with all of us!! I was just wondering if this coastal trip could be done by bike? Or would bikes have to stick to the paved roads? I would love to do that trip by bike...
No but there is a separate route for cycles
@@sarahinscotland thanks!
What a great idea. Thank you for doing this and sharing with us. I spent two weeks in northern Scotland in early 2020 and fell in love with the place. Im 73 years old , live in the mountains of western North Carolina, and started learning watercolor painting during the covid lockdown . Thank you for taking us along.
I've heard NC is really lovely. I'm originally from upstate NY, in the countryside, but I never really explored the east coast. Do you remember which areas you visited in Scotland?
@@sarahinscotland our stops included:
Left from Glasgow to
Loch Lomond
Isle of Mull, Iona, Skye, fort William, Ben Nevis, Glens, whisky distillery, several castles, St. Andrews
Edinburgh
It was a whirl wind 2 week tour.
I hope I can return some time
I loved the northern coast
So without knowing the terrain of your entire journey, or how remote some parts may be, I'm not going to preach to you about making sure you have at least some survival gear, and not one of those pre-made kits from the supermarket. The weather can change quickly and drastically on the coast. So do your research on important items to have, and on the location of your hike. I know it will add weight. but the risk of not having a few life saving materials outweighs the benefit.
Yes absolutely. Over the past few years I’ve watched hundreds of hiking, trekking, backpacking, camping, and survival videos.
And I’ve hiked and camped in a ton of areas around Scotland, even camped in a gale .. don’t recommend that😂 anyways yes when I start going on more remote trails I will have all the survival gear. Wolfy and I are taking a winter wilderness survival course too.
@@sarahinscotland Sarah, take that kit with you, even on the apparently 'easy' legs. You can get into trouble anywhere. When you went towards that first cave, I thought, "Please, don't go in alone!" and equally, along that narrow cliff stretch, it would be so easy to slip and get stuck, or slip on the rocks on a beach with no-one about, or even just badly twist an ankle along the stony paths.
The other big safety thing is, are you checking in with texts to Wolfie every hour, giving your current location?
Far more people get into trouble on the 'easy' parts than anywhere else. So yes, please, take that survival kit with you all the time, and keep a basic first aid kit and high protein bar in your pocket or waist bag, not in your main bag, and your water in a belt pouch.
We all have this inbuilt thing that says, "Oh, stop fussing! I know what I'm doing. I'll be fine." Just like the blokes my husband has dived with, who've dived for years, and who owe their lives to the fact that he kept his cool and got them out of a mess.
(And in telling me, for the holiday journals, he never seemed to realise what he'd done - it was just the serious way he'd taken his training, and incidentally, been mocked by some for being so 'pernickety' about it all!)
@@MrsBarnabas yes I check in with Wolfy frequently. I’m taking many precautions and appreciate everyone’s tips ☺️
I feel better, and I actually assumed that you likely have the outdoor experience of a person who would take a winter survival course and basic gear. But you just never know. I was barely 18 when a bunch of us decided to go on a rafting trip in early spring when the water was both freezing and still pretty high. It was my years of experience rafting with my parents that likely saved all 9 of us kids after being swept into a pile of fallen branches with water raging over and around. We were stuck for an hour. They wanted to get into the water and try to free the rafts so we could continue. I had to insist that everyone stay on. Eventually we managed to get the rafts to the wrong side of the river, on the side of a mountain just across from a park where we could see people. The water was not safe to swim, and again I had to insist that we stay put because they wanted to climb up and try to find a way out going away from civilization. And this was before cell phones. We spent hours soaking wet on the side of a cliff a stones throw from safety. It was getting dark, but eventually we were rescued by another rogue rafting group. So I suppose that experience alone does not allow me make sure that every person going an an outdoor adventure is prepared. You are doing everything you should. So just have fun and enjoy!
Wow that sounds crazy! I went rafting in Colorado and it was terrifying. We had a raft of 6 plus the guide, and a family of 4 fell out TWICE. Luckily we could pull them back on both time but it was so scary to me. Since then I just don’t care for adrenaline rushes 🤣
I thinks it’s way better to be on the side of caution. And I love hearing from people with good outdoor skills!