After a night of not much sleep (jet lag over 8 time zones does that to you) we headed out this morning to "get our bearings" and see what Edinburgh is all about.
It's pretty good weather for Scotland.... cool and cloudy but no rain.
We took the bus into town and started walking to orient ourselves.
We ended up across the river from "old Edinburgh" so took this looking back. On the far right is Edinburgh castle and the other buildings from left to right are along the "Royal Mile" between the castle and Holyrood House Palace, a working palace for the royal family.
Sharleen is holding "flat Ella" since she stowed away in our luggage and is now in Edinburgh with us. I'm sure you will see her in many more pictures.
We took a bus tour to the botanical gardens and rode through new Edinburgh before stopping at Holyrood House Palace. This is the main courtyard and entrance and it's easy to imagine the Queen pulling up and entering. We were able to tour the interior with it's massive rooms and ornate tapestry. We visited Mary Queen of Scots' apartments that were used when she lived here in the 1500's. What a sense of history one gets from seeing such buildings.
This is our B&B located a 10 minute bus ride from old town. The owners are nice and the room is pleasant but a little small. The breakfast this morning was excellent being almost too much to eat. That's all for now.... more tomorrow evening I hope. Time to think about dinner and some sleep I hope.
2 comments:
Glad you arrived safely! Please check your facebook messages for a note from the Bassetts. Happy travels!
Wow...what a trip you are having! Soooo much fun. Hal, enjoy your birthday on Sunday! Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!
Pam
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