Edinburgh

David reading the paper on the tube as we make our way to King's Cross Station.  We later found out that the delay was due to a terrorist attack a few minutes before.  No one was killed but many injured.

Any one read Harry Potter?

This is what happened:  We got into Edinburgh at about 4pm on Friday, after a 4 hour train ride from London and a long wait in the rain for a cab to our hotel.  The very minute I entered the hotel I knew it was a University Residence.  As we made our way through the rabbit warren hallways to our room I knew there was gonna be trouble ....... and I was right.  No way am I staying here were my first words.  It's not that I don't love 18 year old kids ........... but the place was teeny tiny just not what I wanted for my first trip to Edinburgh.  No.  So David got on line and found us a fabulous hotel!

Huge room, big plaid blanket draped over the king size bed, lots of treats, a pool and spa and to top it off ... breakfast included.  Yes, full Scottish brekky: eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, mushrooms, tomatoes, toast, jam, fruit etc.  We are very happy campers.

17th century water supply pipes, made from tree trunks, tapered at one end so they fit into one another.

St. Giles Cathedral

17th century LEAD water supply pipe.

Arthur's Seat in the distance.