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Green Hills and Rugged Landscapes
... there were a lot of English accents among the crowds (especially students). This is where I was reminded that I was still in Britain.
I wish I could have ventured out and visited other, more rural, parts of Scotland, but unfortunately I just didn't have enough time. Maybe some day I will go back and get the chance to learn more about Scottish culture which is, after all, part of my own heritage!
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Edinburgh baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
... out of the wind for a bit as it was quite windy.
We continued to wander down the royal mile, visiting chapels, shops, Holyrood Palace, and at the bottom of the hill was the Scottish parliament. We figured what the hell...we'll check it out. What an amazing building! And remember, this is from a guy that has built buildings his entire life. After that we caught the bus back up town and wound up in a place called Dirty Dick's for ...
Viva Las Vegas!
... the canyon and I want to stand on the edge. There's also no guarantee of being able to get by helicopter and it would work out more expensive... What to do?? But, don't worry Lynn, Poker Face McIntosh to the rescue. He's done some research (I love research) and we're going by coach! An actual coach trip. Excitement does not cover it. I am going to be like a child and will insist on sweets and juice and... You get the idea. It'll take about three hours to get there ...
Scotland!
Scotland was incredible! There is really no way to describe how amazing my weekend there was, but I’ll do my best!
Thursday night Jordan, Shelby, Katie and I took the train (for the first time!) to Edinburgh, Scotland. We had booked a hostel, but they emailed us saying that they had moved us to apartments instead. I had no idea what we were in for until we got there. Our place had a full kitchen, living room, bedroom and TWO bathrooms, all for the same price ...
Kilts and Bagpipes Galore
... tons of lit candles. (Is it bad that all I could think about was the fire hazard?)
After only a slight room kerfuffle, we headed out on a tour of the city. I failed to mention before that our hostel was located right at the base of the Edinburgh castle, so upon stepping outside we were faced with this ginormous Hogwarts-like structure. (See the picture to the left to view the resemblance.) After a quick tour through the Old City, we were free ...

