In 1996, I had the opportunity to teach Comparative American and Scottish Law at the University of Aberdeen in northern Scotland. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, particularly the long days with at least 20 hours of daylight. During my time there, I traveled extensively around Scotland and Ireland, played a lot of golf, and attended Highland games and sheepdog trials. I also immersed myself in Scottish history.

While visiting Ireland, I connected with relatives of Baltimore Irish people. Renting a car and adapting to driving on the left side of the road was an adventure in itself. The experience was enriching both professionally and personally, providing me with unique insights into Scottish and Irish culture.