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

This is as good as any travel show on TV.

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.

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!

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!!

Thank you Sarah, you made me realize I have to start hiking again. And sketching on the go. 🙏🏼

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.

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!

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!

I do feel like I am walking along with you. What an incredible journey. Thank you Sarah for sharing this experience with us.

I'm there :) Glad you chose yes and now! Dreams coming true...and it's delightful on my end - seems for you too

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. 🤗😍

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!

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 💜

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!

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.

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

What a wonderful adventure and loving the seals!! 🦭 ..can’t wait for the next episode 🥰

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.

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. :)

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!

The SEALS!!! ❤️ them so much!! That would have been the best moment, not sure how I’d ever leave them!

Really enjoy these videos Sarah. Thank you for sharing. 👌👍

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!

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!!❤️

Breathtaking! Thank you!

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 :)

I just started watching these tonight and omigosh! It is so gorgeous!

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 love that you shushed yourself when you started talking about the seals XD I would absolutely have done the same thing

I miss going for coastal walks, but at least i still get to see them when you recorded your walks😀

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.

I enjoyed your video in every single frame. That's wonderful hike and beautiful video.

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

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!

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 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!

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 🌧

Amazing as usual 😀 definitely invest in all round hiking boots 🥾 they will get your ankles across stones and any other terrain 👍❤️

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!!! 💕💕

What a cracker of a video. Beautiful way for us to see the coastline with you.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.

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.🌠

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 😊

When my husband did long distance running, he always had pasta/carbs with protein the night before. Good luck in your quest!

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 ❤️ 😊 💖

Beautiful landscape 😍

This is amazing! Thank you for sharing!!

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

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 🤗

This is wonderful!

lovely.

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 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

Living the dream! Or, my dream. Thanks for this.

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!

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!

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.

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.

Woooo! I have so many questions :) can’t wait for you to do a Q/A

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.

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!!

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!!

Sara, this is extraordinary. Thank you

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!!! 😊🌹

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 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.

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.

Its beautiful Sarah !!!

Breathtaking scenery, thankyou for taking us along this journey,❤️ I’m always inspired by your wonderful sketches!

Awesome & inspiring. Thank you!

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!

Really enjoyed this...especially the spectacular ending.

Amazing! I can't wait for the next adventure! 💖

Well done. Beautiful country. Thanks for bringing us along.

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 🥰

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! 😬

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.

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!

Great video and beautiful views! Thanks for sharing!

Love watching your content it’s so relaxing thanks for taking us along👍 (might question length of Scotlands coastline though)🧐

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

-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?

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

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.

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.

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...

Epson salt bath is great for muscle pain. Magnesium

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!

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...

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

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?

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. kzfaq.info 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.

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...

Could you talk more about whether the whole coast of Scotland is accessible by path, not private land?

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!

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.

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.