OK, so we arrived OK (extra $ for extra legroom = totally worth it) and the weather was beautiful. We were guided by the car rental lady to the local mall in order to get something to eat. First thing we see in the mall: Disney Store. Jeez. After minor navigational issues we arrived at our B&B to find that our room was ready! Woo-Hoo! We freshened up and set out.
Our landlady recommended a walk up to Arthur’s Seat so that’s where we went. Now, we’re from Florida. A hill in Florida is called a causeway and you drive over it. Arthur’s Seat to a Floridian who has been awake for 24 hours is a challenge. We didn’t quite make the peak, but we did well. But it was steep & hot. Then we just wandered about the Royal Mile and a party district called Grassmarket and people watched. Lots of hen & stag parties, which made for some interesting sights, a couple of adult beverages and finally dinner. At that point it began raining, hard, so we taxied back to our beds where we finally collapsed.
Above: Arthur’s Seat on a beautiful day. High, hot and very pretty.
Below: The first of countless George Moments.
Below:Our first dinner…and no, there was no haggis involved.
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June 6, 2010 at 10:01 am
Karen Kutrik
sorry you didn’t summit, looks beautiful!!!
June 7, 2010 at 8:54 am
Regina Walko
Looks beautiful. Rumor has it that Highland Park Scotch from the Orkneys is the absolute grandpa of scotch. Give it a try if you get a chance. Beautiful views as seen through the Time/Life or National Geographic lens. Well done, JP.
June 8, 2010 at 11:15 am
minor catastrophes
You two look marvelous in Scotland!
xo
neesie