Scotland
this is just a few pictures from my Scotland trip. If you want to see them all click here. I'm finally done with exams. Rachel and I went out last night to celebrate. Tuesday we're probably going to see Stonehenge then I leave for Spain on Wednesday. I'll be back home in about 20 days though. ahh!!
Edinburgh - Scott Monument
built in 1846 to commemorate the life of Sir Walter Scott after his death in 1832, the Gothic spire monument allows you to climb 200 ft above the city centre to enjoy fantastic views and get a closer look at sculpted statuettes of characters from Scott's works.Edinburgh - Dhara and I inside the Loch Ness Experience 3D. Totally overrated but whatever. It was just a movie about the Loch Ness Monster and evidence that it exists. yea right.
Edinburgh - Inside the Edinburgh Dungeon: told the horror history of the city. it's similar to the London Dungeon
Edinburgh - St. Giles Cathedral
the historic City Church of Edinburgh is also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh and takes its name from the city's patron saint. St Giles' is Presbyterianism's Mother Church and contains the Chapel of the Order of the Thistle (Scotland's chivalric company of knights headed by the Queen). The building bears a distinctive crowned spire and was first officially dedicated in 1243, although a church probably existed on the site since before the 9th century.
Edinburgh - Scottish Flag
Edinburgh - Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle, home to the Edinburgh Tattoo, is a magnificently situated royal fortress located on one of the highest points in the city. The castle has been continuously in use for 1000 years and is in excellent condition.
Dhara's (top) and my (bottom) beds at the hostel
Our ghost tour guide and his possy (this guy had a lot of costumes. this is costume 1 - bill collector)
Costume 2 - creepy skeleton
Costume 3 - Dead Monk
Inside a close - a close is an alley way. they call it a close because the walls are close together. oh these scots are so creative!!
Me on the bus on the way to Loch Ness
Lowlands
My new boyfriend - Hammish. this was at a rest stop. he's famous
Highlands and a Loch (Loch = Lake in Scottish. duh. lol)
The Three Sister - Christina, Marylou, and Lucero
see, it's seriously the three sisters
LOCH NESS!!! First view of the infamous Loch!!!
See this is our Loch Ness Tour Guide!!!
Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness
The most famous site in the area. The castle is in ruins but an impressive ruin with walls, four turrets and the keep. The beauty of the place coupled with its history makes it so attractive. The position of the castle at Strone Point is dramatic and commands a wide view of Loch Ness. There had been a fortress at that point from ancient times and the castle was associated with big names of Scottish history such as Saint Columba (6th century) and Robert the Bruce (12-13th century). The end came with a bang in the final years of the 17th century when it was packed with explosives and blown up to render it useless to the Jacobites. (to be honest, this wasn't really that exciting)
Sail the Loch, Live the Legend - yes, I sailed on Loch Ness
My future house that overlooks Loch Ness
Edinburgh - Brodies Hostel. The hostel Dhara and I stayed at
Edinburgh - I thought the dress was very pretty. I want
Glasgow - random art
Glasgow -in front of the Modern Art Museum... yea, he has a traffic cone on his head. i don't know why.
Glasgow - Random statue in front of Princes Square
Glasgow - St. MUNGO Museum: religious museum
Glasgow Cathedral
Glasgow - Graveyard behind Glasgow Cathedral
Edinburgh - Scott Monument
built in 1846 to commemorate the life of Sir Walter Scott after his death in 1832, the Gothic spire monument allows you to climb 200 ft above the city centre to enjoy fantastic views and get a closer look at sculpted statuettes of characters from Scott's works.Edinburgh - Dhara and I inside the Loch Ness Experience 3D. Totally overrated but whatever. It was just a movie about the Loch Ness Monster and evidence that it exists. yea right.
Edinburgh - Inside the Edinburgh Dungeon: told the horror history of the city. it's similar to the London Dungeon
Edinburgh - St. Giles Cathedral
the historic City Church of Edinburgh is also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh and takes its name from the city's patron saint. St Giles' is Presbyterianism's Mother Church and contains the Chapel of the Order of the Thistle (Scotland's chivalric company of knights headed by the Queen). The building bears a distinctive crowned spire and was first officially dedicated in 1243, although a church probably existed on the site since before the 9th century.
Edinburgh - Scottish Flag
Edinburgh - Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle, home to the Edinburgh Tattoo, is a magnificently situated royal fortress located on one of the highest points in the city. The castle has been continuously in use for 1000 years and is in excellent condition.
Dhara's (top) and my (bottom) beds at the hostel
Our ghost tour guide and his possy (this guy had a lot of costumes. this is costume 1 - bill collector)
Costume 2 - creepy skeleton
Costume 3 - Dead Monk
Inside a close - a close is an alley way. they call it a close because the walls are close together. oh these scots are so creative!!
Me on the bus on the way to Loch Ness
Lowlands
My new boyfriend - Hammish. this was at a rest stop. he's famous
Highlands and a Loch (Loch = Lake in Scottish. duh. lol)
The Three Sister - Christina, Marylou, and Lucero
see, it's seriously the three sisters
LOCH NESS!!! First view of the infamous Loch!!!
See this is our Loch Ness Tour Guide!!!
Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness
The most famous site in the area. The castle is in ruins but an impressive ruin with walls, four turrets and the keep. The beauty of the place coupled with its history makes it so attractive. The position of the castle at Strone Point is dramatic and commands a wide view of Loch Ness. There had been a fortress at that point from ancient times and the castle was associated with big names of Scottish history such as Saint Columba (6th century) and Robert the Bruce (12-13th century). The end came with a bang in the final years of the 17th century when it was packed with explosives and blown up to render it useless to the Jacobites. (to be honest, this wasn't really that exciting)
Sail the Loch, Live the Legend - yes, I sailed on Loch Ness
My future house that overlooks Loch Ness
Edinburgh - Brodies Hostel. The hostel Dhara and I stayed at
Edinburgh - I thought the dress was very pretty. I want
Glasgow - random art
Glasgow -in front of the Modern Art Museum... yea, he has a traffic cone on his head. i don't know why.
Glasgow - Random statue in front of Princes Square
Glasgow - St. MUNGO Museum: religious museum
Glasgow Cathedral
Glasgow - Graveyard behind Glasgow Cathedral