Today we went to Edinburgh. It has become one of my top 5 favorite places on earth! It is very beautiful. It is touristy but it is also so much fun. It's like walking into a medieval town. A castle at the top of the hill, and a palace at the bottom. Brilliant green rolling hills to the side, gothic monuments, and modern advances. On the 'royal mile', there is tartan after tartan shop. Every shop sells cashmere and wool products to your hearts content! I love Edinburgh!
Today was a more special day than normal because we got to see Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh! Who would have thought right! We had no idea she was even in Scotland. She left the palace to attend church about three blocks up the street. We happened to be near the palace when they drove out.
This is the queen's car (Rolls Royce). The Duke is on our side waving.
There is so much to see and do in Edinburgh. Of course, my favorite....
the bagpipers! Had to get a picture of me with one. Isn't he cute!
You can see the castle way off in the distance.
On the 'royal mile' there are tons of places to shop and eat. You can find tartans, kilts, sweaters, scarves, etc. Cashmere galore! I was in heaven. I particularly liked this sign. It's not one you see in the U.S.
The day was so perfect. The weather was 70-75 degrees and it was also bright and sunny which is somewhat unusual. The Scots were all excited about it. There is an open park in the middle of the city and it was brimming with Scottish sunbathers.
Another thing we went to see while we were in Edinburgh is go to the "Elephant House". It is the little tea house where J.K.Rowling wrote her Harry Potter novels. It was yummy! Interesting place. We sat in the back room and could look out at Edinburgh castle.
The city is extremely picturesque! I get to go back again in two weeks and I can't wait! So much fun. You can't visit Scotland without going to Edinburgh!
Such a view from every street. Every nook and cranny has something interesting to explore!
To see more of my photos on Edinburgh, go to.....picasaweb.google.com/cantrell.stacy/Edinburgh1
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