We have visited many places during our travels including a few we did not intend to.
All travellers take a few wrong turns but we have developed it into an art form.
The secret is to turn it into an advantage and enjoy the new places that you visit..... including those that no other tourist has ever found and most locals do not know about.
Amongst our experiences have been major highways that have terminated in the parking lot of supermarkets, roads that only lead to someone's farmhouse and attractive looking paths that end in a toilet.
The ultimate was in the quiet Scottish west coast port of Oban. We needed to drop in a form to the car hire company and were told it was next to the Tesco supermarket. What could be easier ? After all everyone in Oban calls into Tesco at least 3 or 4 times a week.
We could see it but there was a train line between us so we manouvred to the other side via the intricate system of one way streets only to find it protected by a cliff. There were one way roads out but none in. Surely they would have to close this store for lack of custom but the car parks were full and people were packing the cars with groceries from their trolleys.
We have seen castles that have not been as well protected.
Oh, yes we did find it but only after crossing an old Roman viaduct (we have been told the Romans did not settle in West Scotland) and having talked to many of the Oban locals.
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At least you didn't need a police escort this time.
More importantly, have you convinced Tesco's to sell wine chilled yet?
Yes they now sell chilled wine. The Australian wine is in the 'New World' section along with other wine from Chile, Argentina and South Africa.
Well only you could turn a visit to the local shop into an adventure. I do like the sound of travelling over a roman viaduct to get there though!
Er - we are part of the New World then, eh? HA!
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