With trips to Scotland, Ireland, London, Germany, Austria and Florida - yes, Florida - 2012 seemed to be a year of castles. There were ancient ones, crumbling ones and even one owned by a mouse. Not surprisingly, most of my favorite photos from the past year had something to do with these palatial residences. Even the pictures that aren't of actual castles, represent places or things that a king would probably like to have in or around his home: firearms, beverages, music, carnivals and a…
