Edinburgh, City of the TARDIS

[lyore]

Been a while since the last update - never fear, I'm still alive.

Left London to travel through Edinburgh by train. We stopped in York on the way, and spent a few hours wandering around, to the castle and through the Shambles.

We spent four nights in Edinburgh, now officially known as the 'City of the TARDIS'.

Day One - After the train ride, got a taxi (have I mentioned how cool the black taxi's are here? And their signs look like the Torchwood logo...) to kasneeze's friend's place, and went to bed. Very exciting.

Day Two - Went to Edinburgh Castle, climbing many stairs on the way. The guide was not as fashionably dressed as the Beefeaters in the ToL, and didn't even have a kilt. Great views of the city. One side effect of this trip is that my knowledge of British History is gradually improving. Meet up with another friend of kasneeze, and hopped bars for the afternoon/evening, before going on a freaky ghost tour in the evening. Went home, spent the night hearing spooky sounds and not sleeping. At least I didn't scream on the tour - unlike some people :)

Day Three - Slept in, meet another (yes, ANOTHER) friend of kasneeze for lunch, and then went for a walk around Edinburgh. Picked up the hire car, getting another free upgrade and a $100 discount into the bargin (long story -but basically they didn't have the car when we showed up, so we got freebies). Successfully navigated back to the apartment, which was quite an achievement considering we didin't have a map and had no idea where we were going.

Day Four - Went on a hunt for the Loch Ness Monster. After a beautiful trip through the lowlands and highlands, we were successful during our cruise on the Loch, getting some high quality video of the monster. Am expecting our reward to arrive in the mail any day now.

Day Five - Left Edinburgh, and Scotland *Sob*. Really loved it there - the city and countryside were both so beautiful. And there was a TARDIS on every corner :)

My paid internet time is about to run out, so I'll fill you in on the rest later. To whet your appetite, our next stop was Stratford-Upon-Avon, and I have two words for you: Morris Dancers.

Also, despite the fact that I am in the UK, I have missed both the episodes of Dr Who. A good sister would have them waiting for me when I get home...

Comments

[ashavah]

EEP EEP EEP EEP!!!!!

Stratford! Ohhhhh, Stratford!

I hope you took lots of photos and will show me next time I see you!

It sounds like you are having an absolutely fantastic time, and I am thrilled!

[amethyste5.livejournal.com]

Went to Edinburgh Castle, climbing many stairs on the way. The guide was not as fashionably dressed as the Beefeaters in the ToL, and didn't even have a kilt.
Somehow I think the preponderance of stairs might be related to the lack of kilts, perhaps he did not wish to provide another "view" for the tourists?

You hitched a ride with Captain Jack! I knew it, those weren't taxis, that's just a cover story!

Sounds like you're having a marvelous time, enjoy!

[psuedoskribe.livejournal.com]

Oh, beautiful lands of the North... [wibbles]

Is it raining a lot over there? Is it windy? I'm sure you're getting a lot of training as a photographer and expect we'll be dedicating a entire day to going through all your pictures when you eventually get back.

In other news, the usual suspects are all getting accustomed to fish cakes after pertinent and effective conversations with the monkey; things are significantly improving. And I'm not wearing any pants, but more on that after the break!

[lyore.livejournal.com]

The evening wer arrived the place was lovely, and almost deserted. And, of course, both me and Kasneeze forgot our cameras :( But I think we made up for it the next day!

And all the photo's (well, all the good ones) will be going up here once I'm back, so you won't have to wait long to see them :)

[lyore.livejournal.com]

Perhaps. Although some of the other guides were wearing kilts, but perhaps they are just more secure :) And there aren't that many steps in the Castle itself, it's getting up to the top of the hill they built it on that's the hard(ish) bit.

In all honesty it wasn't that bad, I just like to complain about things :)

[lyore.livejournal.com]

It's been perfect blue, cloudless skies :) Amazing, isn't it? It've had two overcast-ish days, but both of them were still warm and non-rainy.

You need to fill me in on fishcakes (via email). Or when I get back, I guess, but straight away!

And I don't think I want to know why you aren't wearing any pants...

[psuedoskribe.livejournal.com]

That's really lucky, obviously the weather had a good impression to make. You realise the next time you go there it's going to piss down every day all day. :P

There's division amongst the encampment about fish cakes, but I'll drop you an email. Playing squash with your sister and GtB today, wazzah.

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