I'm so happy Kim is here! We had a great day of wandering in Edinburgh searching the sites and i think getting her oriented to the city layout. We walked down to the Royal mile and Edinburgh castle. The city here is always on the move. We braved the hoards and viewed the Castle grounds. Always somethng new when you are checking out a site with such a rich history. I was able to see the War Memorial this time. An incredible monument to the Scottish regiments and...

Well hello to all my adoring fans. Good to chat with you all again. For those of you who are not adoring fans: go read someone else's blog! As per Gord's projected monolog i did in fact have my yearly vist with long lost cousin Hughie. He always seems to show up unannounced and just at the worst of times. Each time i search for him i wish i hadn't and then vow never to see him again but i am a trusting soul sometimes. Thanks to Angus and his professionalism, w...

Hello everyone! Happy Independence Day to my family in the States. Today has been a bit of a rest day. I slept in a little and then did a bunch of planning and preparation for the next few days. Ive researved a car for the trek up to Aberdeen and the Banffshire area. There is a bed and breakfast in Cullen that i will be staying at so it will be an early start. Laundry was a snap this time one quick load and my bag was packed up before bed. tomorrow will be a...

Good evening everyone......evening, afternoon; its 5 o'clock somewhere!! Have a beer for me. I'm having one for you. Ha ha ha. Today I rose early for a quick breakfast and a hurry up and wait line at the gates for the Castle. Argh......the crowd was unexpected as i planned my arrival just when the gates opened for the day. The castle structure was absolutely amazing. It was built on a volcanic rock formation. There is evidence of human inhabitants at this ...

I still don't have any fireworks pictures from anyone! Today has been very relaxing. I had a late sleep in to say the least, getting up at 6am! (mountain standard time) My only plans for the day were to hike around Holyrood park and enjoy the vistas as they may come. I went up to Arthur's seat and sat on a smaller hill just south of the seat. Took it all in looking over the Forth of Firth with a surprisingly warm breeze coming off of the water. I could sme...