Jolly Old England and me!
Okay, let's start off by talking a little about the rest of the trip to Scotland. It lasted a week longer than it was suppost to! How did that happen? Well, to start off - the B&B we were at was soooooo cheap compared to even small hotels - we decided that we could go almost anywhere and just stay there. Plus on top of that, we were becoming a little spoiled by the food and the company of the couple who ran it. Susan Docherty is the main proprietor and her hubby, Ian, is the work horse (or has tried to become one according to Susan). Both lovely!
Btw, Susan has written a couple of children's books and is in the process of finishing her third. Look her up! She is in negotiations with Barnes and Noble in the US and the CBC has approached her agent re bringing the books to tv. Talk about a small world!
Let me know tell you about Susan's breakfasts - included of course in the price. She always made us a bowl of fresh fruit as well as toast, orange juice and tea. Then the main part varied between eggs, French toast and other stuff with a side of cereal. Now, that meal would last until dinner time easily! Made the budget go much farther I can tell you.
I think I mentioned that we were heading to Edinburgh for the Fringe Festival...went to see two shows - both hilarious! The first was an adaptation of Terry Pratchett's Masquerade and the second a troup who has been selling out their shows for the last two years. I can not remember their name but will include it in the next entry.
We also saw the Nicholas and Alexandra exhibit at the museum - fantastic and yet so terribly sad at the same time. Such beautiful kids and such a lovely couple to have dies so tragically! I had to work at not crying when I got to the end.
After the trip beck to Glasgow - a fifty minute train ride to Edinburgh again the next day - we went up to the castle. Took lots of pics and bought some sweaters for the brothers-in-law for Christmas. Hell, you can not come to Scotland and not get wool sweaters!!! It would be insane to do so.
The day after - it was off to Harry Potter land. A five hour train ride up - then catch the steam train - over the bridge from the films - and another four hour train ride back. The scenery was BEAUTIFUL!!! and I am warning you - I took lots! of pics.
Finally we were ready to move on and head down to Britian. We took the train (with a small stop over) to Shrewsbury which is located on the bordor of Wales - and saw the abbey (which was having a service to commemorate the 60th anniversary of VJ Day) and the castle. Then onto the train and down to London. And here we are. Well, I will finish off from there later. Getting late and tomorrow we are off to Cardiff! Doctor Who - here I come.
Btw, Susan has written a couple of children's books and is in the process of finishing her third. Look her up! She is in negotiations with Barnes and Noble in the US and the CBC has approached her agent re bringing the books to tv. Talk about a small world!
Let me know tell you about Susan's breakfasts - included of course in the price. She always made us a bowl of fresh fruit as well as toast, orange juice and tea. Then the main part varied between eggs, French toast and other stuff with a side of cereal. Now, that meal would last until dinner time easily! Made the budget go much farther I can tell you.
I think I mentioned that we were heading to Edinburgh for the Fringe Festival...went to see two shows - both hilarious! The first was an adaptation of Terry Pratchett's Masquerade and the second a troup who has been selling out their shows for the last two years. I can not remember their name but will include it in the next entry.
We also saw the Nicholas and Alexandra exhibit at the museum - fantastic and yet so terribly sad at the same time. Such beautiful kids and such a lovely couple to have dies so tragically! I had to work at not crying when I got to the end.
After the trip beck to Glasgow - a fifty minute train ride to Edinburgh again the next day - we went up to the castle. Took lots of pics and bought some sweaters for the brothers-in-law for Christmas. Hell, you can not come to Scotland and not get wool sweaters!!! It would be insane to do so.
The day after - it was off to Harry Potter land. A five hour train ride up - then catch the steam train - over the bridge from the films - and another four hour train ride back. The scenery was BEAUTIFUL!!! and I am warning you - I took lots! of pics.
Finally we were ready to move on and head down to Britian. We took the train (with a small stop over) to Shrewsbury which is located on the bordor of Wales - and saw the abbey (which was having a service to commemorate the 60th anniversary of VJ Day) and the castle. Then onto the train and down to London. And here we are. Well, I will finish off from there later. Getting late and tomorrow we are off to Cardiff! Doctor Who - here I come.