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Last days in Scotland
I returned to Edinburgh for a few days on my own, soaking up of the places and my experiences as much as I could since I knew my trip was coming to an end!
I visit Calton Hill, The Meadows, went to see a comedy show with my new [...]
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September 11 (More of Oban)
Today is my last day in Oban so I decide to milk it for all I can.
Spending more time here since I was on Mull most of the time.
It’s now time to get more acquainted with this charming town on foot.
But I can’t seem to get away [...]
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September 10 (Oban, Isle of Mull)
Today I am taking it a bit easy, as far as boat riding goes, so I trade in the boat for a bus tour of Mull.
I feel quite out of place though, where the crowd is mostly silver haired. Charming folks regardless.
I will be visiting a [...]
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September 8-9 (Oban, Isle of Mull, Iona, Staffa)
While in Glasgow, I decided I wanted to take a few day trips outside the city. I was a bit lost as to where I wanted to go, possibly back in the Highlands or south to Burns country.
I spent some time in the tourist [...]
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Monday September 7, 2009 (Glasgow), Sept 12, 13
Today, we decide to check out downtown Glasgow. We are on Buchanan street, the shopping haven of Glasgow. I couldn’t resist getting a few scottish CDs. Check out Dougie Maclean’s site and Caledonia song.
While we’re speaking of music, here are more of my scottish/celtic favourites. [...]
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Sunday, September 6th, (Edinburgh)
Today, we continu to walk around Old Town to the tail end of the Royal Mile and since its not raining, decide to go for a little hike on Holyrood Park to Arthur’s Seat. We managed to grab some great photos. Once on top though, it got pretty [...]
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Saturday, September 5th, (Braemar Highland Games)
Today I am off with my cousin, to see the Highland Games. When in Scotland, this was one event I really should see, at least once.
We are up early to catch our bus tour, luckily just around the corner from our hostel.
Our guide also introduces us [...]
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September 2, 2009 (Back In Edinburgh)
Ah! but you say, “what happened between August 22, where I left off my my previous journal and now?…well… I had a mini vacation within my vacation. Soaking up the sun and beach in the south of France… Journals and photos of that trip coming soon!
On [...]
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Saturday, August 22, 2009 (Rosslyn Chapel)
Today, we are off to Roslin, to visit Rosslyn Chapel.
A little about it: Rosslyn chapel’s construction began in 1446 and even today evokes wonder and curiosity with its intricate design and extravagance stoneworks. It has a very rich history and I much enjoyed this visit as [...]
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Friday, August 21, 2009 (St Andrews)
Today we are venturing to the east coast of Fife to St Andrews, home of Golf! (unfortunately I don’t play it). We parked a bit away from the town centre, since parking was very difficult to find and we wanted to get closer to the Cathedral. But [...]