Scotland and Portugal

April 2022

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- Apr 6, 2022, 1:26pm
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- United States California San Mateo County Lomita Park San Francisco Airport station 37.6176, -122.3907837°37’3” N 122°23’27” W
Day 1
SFO is our starting point
April 6, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
We fly into Heathrow today and then onto Edinburgh from there. Kelley and Paul will join us on Friday. Not many photos as this is an overnight travel day, including nonstop to London Heathrow with a connection to Edinburgh. Renting a manual transmission car to drive on the left side of the road is not a good idea after 32 hours of no sleep. Pics inlude our lunch at Mustard's in SFO.Read more
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- Apr 8, 2022
- ⛅ 6 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Scotland Fife St Andrews 56.34986, -2.7974856°20’59” N 2°47’51” W
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First time at St. Andrews
April 8, 2022 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C
Today we got going early for a trip to St Andrews, the Home of Golf . It's about a 90 minute drive in the countryside. Linda keeps telling me to "stay right" as I tend to pull left with the car setup. St Andrews is surprisingly easy to find. We parked at the clubhouse and had lunch at Tom Morris' Bar and Grill. Morris has a revered name in golf and was the first Open Champion.
We had a tour of the Old Course led by Stephen, who loves the course and the town. We viewed the Golf Museum and St Andrews University. In many ways, this is a school town. We may return as there is much to see here.Read more
Traveler Great picture...Ok, your friend (me) deleted Sue's number (blender) and just remember today. If you can send it to me again via, whats app, email or text. Looks like you guys have started off with a bang
4/14/22Reply
Traveler Woow!! beautiful.
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- Apr 9, 2022
- ⛅ 6 °C
- Altitude: 210 ft
- Scotland Edinburgh Princes Street Gardens 55.95167, -3.1966755°57’6” N 3°11’48” W
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Day 4
Edinburgh- first day
April 9, 2022 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C
Today we four explored Edinburgh and walked to the famous Edinburgh castle. We take a tour on Monday.
We did take a tour of underground vaults which are a part of ancient city lore and legend. We also spent time in a beautiful city park with budding flowers and trees.
All that walking, over 12,000 steps per Kelley, we were ready for a great dinner at Wildwood, a local pasta restaurant. Everything hit the spot.Read more
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- Apr 10, 2022
- ☁️ 8 °C
- Altitude: 259 ft
- Scotland Edinburgh Old Town 55.94833, -3.1883355°56’54” N 3°11’18” W
Day 5
Edinburgh
April 10, 2022 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
We were able to visit the National Museum of Scotland with Kelley and Paul today and found it to be a gem!
Along the way we discovered the Greyfriars Kirkyard cemetery. This location is famous for having been founded in 1561 and for Greyfriars Bobby, a loyal dog who is reported to have guarded his master's grave for 14 years.
The museum reminded me of a wee Museum of Natural History that I used to visit in NYC as a kid. Packed with nature, history, Egyptian artifacts and mechanical works. Much too much for one day.Read more
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- Apr 11, 2022
- ☁️ 10 °C
- Altitude: 253 ft
- Scotland Edinburgh Princes Street Gardens 55.95287, -3.196755°57’10” N 3°11’48” W
Day 6
Edinburgh Castle
April 11, 2022 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
We were able to walk to the famous Edinburgh Castle on this day. The fortress is in an impressive location, with steep cliffs all around and impressive sight lines to watch for approaching marauders. We also experienced a charming look at local ghost and witch stories on a short tour. Also managed to fit in a little whiskey tasting, of course.Read more
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- Apr 12, 2022
- ☁️ 9 °C
- Altitude: 220 ft
- Scotland Edinburgh York Place Calton Hill 55.95333, -3.18555°57’12” N 3°11’6” W
Day 7
Train to London
April 12, 2022 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
A last view of Edinburgh castle. We then had a pleasant 5 hour train trip from Edinburgh to London today. Smooth and timely. The scenery was lovely along the way. Then a quick Uber ride to the Morton Hotel. And of course, when in London, head for Chinese food for dinner! Seeing London tomorrow.Read more
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- Apr 13, 2022, 10:45am
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Altitude: 66 ft
- England Greater London City of Westminster Westminster Abbey 51.5, -0.1283351°30’0” N 0°7’42” W
Day 8
Churchill's War Room
April 13, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
We were able to visit Churchill's WWII war room, below the streets of London near Downing Street. The importance of this intelligence center cannot be overestimated when it comes to the defense of Britain in the 30's and 40's. Many feet of steel reinforced concrete cover this secret bunker, which includes communications, map rooms, strategy centers and sleeping quarters. The visit also covered a museum dedicated to Churchill's life and times. Lots to see and absorb.
We also walked through much of London where I actually walked my feet off. That's right, nothing but ankles hitting the cobblestones. Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, etc. Great day.Read more
Traveler Very interesting!
4/24/22Reply
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- Apr 14, 2022
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 66 ft
- England London Churchill War Rooms 51.5013, -0.128351°30’5” N 0°7’42” W
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Day 9
The Tower of London
April 14, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
We walked to the closest stop for the "hop on, hop off" bus today, with the Tower of London as our main objective, and Harrods as a secondary target. Tomorrow is a travel day, so we pushed it hard with a bag of "crisps" and a bottle of water 💧 as lunch. We also took the Underground a couple of times to help us get around. We only got lost once, and I swear it was due to poor directions from the Underground staff.
Big crowds today due the upcoming holiday, so seeing the Crown Jewels had a one hour queue. Checked out the towers, medieval castles, torture chambers etc. The Scots and the English seem to have a talent for torture techniques. 😬
Flying to Porto tomorrow!Read more
Traveler Thus picture reminds me of your wedding. The explanation of what Linda collects! 😂
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Traveler It's e Great Place to bi
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- Apr 15, 2022
- ☁️ 12 °C
- Altitude: 3,406 ft
- Portugal Vila Real Meixedo 41.84551, -7.7447841°50’44” N 7°44’41” W
Day 10
Travel day to Porto, Portugal
April 15, 2022 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Today we caught a flight on British Airways from London to Porto, Portugal for the beginning of our river cruise on the Douro River. Airports were busy due to the holiday weekend. Tonight we stayed at a Sheraton downtown and met Shirley and Mike Maier for dinner. Not many photos today.Read more
Traveler Such a cute picture of you two❣️
4/18/22Reply
Traveler Obrigada!
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Traveler Love this picture of you both!!
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- Apr 15, 2022
- ☀️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 26 ft
- Portugal Porto Santo Ildefonso Regadas Jardim Municipal do Horto das Virtudes 41.14073, -8.618841°8’27” N 8°37’8” W
Day 10
Cruise time
April 15, 2022 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
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