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- Tag 1
- Freitag, 29. Juni 2012 um 17:00
- ☀️ 39 °C
- Höhe über NN: 781 ft
Vereinigte Staaten von AmerikaCroft35°20’41” N 80°48’36” W
Our Two Week Itinerary
29. Juni 2012 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 39 °C
June 30-5 Edinburgh
July 5-8 Oban Bay
July 8-10 Isle of Skye
July 10-12 Inverness
July 12-14 Edinburgh
July 14 Home
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- Tag 1
- Freitag, 29. Juni 2012 um 17:00
- ☀️ 39 °C
- Höhe über NN: 781 ft
- Vereinigte Staaten von AmerikaCroft35°20’41” N 80°48’36” W
Committed to One Carry on Each
29. Juni 2012 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 39 °C
Success!
Michele
* 1 Tote bag
* 6 Pair slacks/capris
* 6 Shirts
* 1 Pair PJs
* 1 Pair Slippers
* 2 Pair Shoes (1 Walking/1 Heels)
* 1 Jacket
* 1 Raincoat
* 1 Umbrella
* 1 Extra Blanket forWeiterlesen
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- Samstag, 30. Juni 2012 um 15:20
- ☀️ 38 °C
- Höhe über NN: 781 ft
- Vereinigte Staaten von AmerikaCroft35°20’41” N 80°48’36” W
We're Off!
30. Juni 2012 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 38 °C
...Or not. Flight delayed! :)
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- Tag 3
- Sonntag, 1. Juli 2012 um 09:50
- 🌫 12 °C
- Höhe über NN: 131 ft
SchottlandIngliston55°56’45” N 3°21’38” W
Touchdown in Edinburgh!
1. Juli 2012 in Schottland ⋅ 🌫 12 °C
After a few delays, we landed at Edinburgh Airport. And Dan tried to figure out how to drive on the right/wrong side of the car and road!
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- Tag 3
- Sonntag, 1. Juli 2012 um 09:50
- 🌫 12 °C
- Höhe über NN: 253 ft
- SchottlandLions Haunch55°56’16” N 3°10’18” W
Four nights for the Hybrid Conference
1. Juli 2012 in Schottland ⋅ 🌫 12 °C
Salisbury Green Hotel--Pollock Halls, University of Edinburgh, where we were treated like Royalty! The stay was just wonderful, and the company even better!
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- Montag, 2. Juli 2012 um 10:50
- ⛅ 13 °C
- Höhe über NN: 236 ft
- SchottlandNew Town55°57’6” N 3°12’32” W
A Day In Rainy Edinburgh
2. Juli 2012 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
First Full Day. Dan off to the Hybrid Conference, Michele off to a rainy day in Edinburgh.
Today's Forecast
* Sunrise: 4:46am
* Sunset: 9:58pm
* Low: 59
* High: 65
* Rainy
Singin' in the Rain!
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- Montag, 2. Juli 2012 um 12:40
- ☁️ 13 °C
- Höhe über NN: 200 ft
- SchottlandScott Monument55°57’9” N 3°11’34” W
Shopping!
2. Juli 2012 in Schottland ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Shopping in Historic Jenner's Department Store, opened in 1838, was the highlight of the shopping excursions in the city! Although the Princes Mall, Grassmarket, George Street and St. James CenterWeiterlesen
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- Tag 5
- Dienstag, 3. Juli 2012 um 11:30
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Höhe über NN: 272 ft
- SchottlandUniversity of Edinburgh55°56’51” N 3°11’30” W
Around Edinburgh
3. Juli 2012 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
There were so many memorable sights around this fabulous city that it would be impossible to describe them all. A few that are worthy of special mention: The Elephant House - Famous Coffee House whereWeiterlesen
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- Tag 5
- Dienstag, 3. Juli 2012 um 14:50
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Höhe über NN: 305 ft
- SchottlandSt Giles' Cathedral55°57’0” N 3°11’23” W
Royals, Palaces, Paparazzi, and Parties
3. Juli 2012 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Queen Elizabeth II visited Edinburgh for an invitation only Garden Party held at her summer home, Holyrood Palace, as part of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration. A good time was had by all and we wereWeiterlesen
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- Mittwoch, 4. Juli 2012 um 10:20
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Höhe über NN: 312 ft
- SchottlandOld Town55°56’58” N 3°11’35” W
Memorable Pubs in Edinburgh
4. Juli 2012 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Deacon Brodie's Tavern, at the center of the famed Royal Mile, comes with its own sordid history. Named after William Brodie, 1741-1788, who apparently was a good citizen by day, nasty robber byWeiterlesen
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- Donnerstag, 5. Juli 2012 um 13:40
- ⛅ 18 °C
- Höhe über NN: 171 ft
- SchottlandStirling56°7’12” N 3°56’32” W
Historic Stirling
5. Juli 2012 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
It was moving day to Oban Bay, but we made a stop along the way in Stirling, which is known for, among other things, its historically important castle. Although we didn't tour the castle, it wasWeiterlesen
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- Donnerstag, 5. Juli 2012 um 14:20
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Höhe über NN: 253 ft
- SchottlandKilmahog56°14’48” N 4°14’26” W
Scottish Countryside
5. Juli 2012 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Here are few photos from the Scottish Countryside. The first few are from an old and still operating weaving mill, along with a few of its four-legged benefactors, Highland Cows, which are SO darnedWeiterlesen
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- Tag 8
- Freitag, 6. Juli 2012 um 14:50
- ☀️ 21 °C
- Höhe über NN: 43 ft
- SchottlandOban Bay56°25’6” N 5°28’22” W
Oban
6. Juli 2012 in Schottland ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
We arrived in Oban about 5:15pm local time, but after getting somewhat lost in this two block Bay town, we arrived at our B&B around 6:30pm. One pic below tells a bit about Oban, but rather than read,Weiterlesen
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- Tag 9
- Samstag, 7. Juli 2012 um 12:10
- ☀️ 15 °C
- Höhe über NN: 20 ft
- SchottlandFionnphort56°19’33” N 6°22’12” W
Daytrip to Isles of Mull and Iona
7. Juli 2012 in Schottland ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
What a perfect day for exploring the nearby Inner Hebrides chain of islands. The sun was out for most of the day, allowing for great photos, and Iona especially couldn't have been more picturesque! WeWeiterlesen
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- Tag 9
- Samstag, 7. Juli 2012 um 14:00
- ☀️ 14 °C
- Höhe über NN: 59 ft
- SchottlandIona56°19’59” N 6°23’38” W
Beautiful Iona
7. Juli 2012 in Schottland ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
After making it to Iona, we wanted to spend every minute just soaking in the place. But, priorities--first, some whisky and mussels! Here are a few photos from Iona, but, really, it was impossible toWeiterlesen
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- Tag 10
- Sonntag, 8. Juli 2012 um 11:50
- ☀️ 12 °C
- Höhe über NN: 335 ft
- SchottlandSpean Bridge56°53’45” N 4°56’18” W
More of the Scottish Countryside
8. Juli 2012 in Schottland ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
On our way to the Isle of Skye, with a stop at the Invergarry Hotel and Pub.
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- Sonntag, 8. Juli 2012 um 22:00
- ☀️ 12 °C
- Höhe über NN: 190 ft
- SchottlandLoch Eyre57°29’24” N 6°18’31” W
The Isle of Skye
8. Juli 2012 in Schottland ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Wow, after a night of much needed rest at our B&B on the Isle of Skye, it was another amazing day of scenery, Scottish history, food, and whisky! Here are a few photos of the B&B, along with Dan'sWeiterlesen
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- Tag 11
- Montag, 9. Juli 2012 um 10:50
- ☀️ 11 °C
- Höhe über NN: 56 ft
- SchottlandLoch Portree57°24’40” N 6°11’26” W
Oh, Colorful Skye!
9. Juli 2012 in Schottland ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
We then spent the morning in the harbor town of Portree, then went for a drive along the Trotternish Peninsula, the northermost part of the Isle of Skye, where we took a pic of Old Man of Storr,Weiterlesen
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- Tag 13
- Mittwoch, 11. Juli 2012 um 08:20
- ⛅ 10 °C
- Höhe über NN: 92 ft
- SchottlandInverness Railway Station57°28’41” N 4°13’14” W
Inverness and Culloden Battlefield
11. Juli 2012 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
We made our way into Inverness yesterday morning, by way of Loch Ness, but Nessie didn't feel like making an appearance. (Sorry about that.) So we headed on into the city to another wonderful B&B. WeWeiterlesen
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- Tag 14
- Donnerstag, 12. Juli 2012 um 07:50
- ☀️ 10 °C
- Höhe über NN: 308 ft
- SchottlandPitlochry56°42’7” N 3°43’51” W
Even more of the Scottish Countryside
12. Juli 2012 in Schottland ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
On our way to St. Andrews this morning, we stopped in the wonderfully likeable town of Pitlochry. After St. Andrews (which is highlighted in the next post), we made it to our final B&B, back inWeiterlesen
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- Tag 14
- Donnerstag, 12. Juli 2012 um 11:10
- ⛅ 14 °C
- Höhe über NN: 82 ft
- SchottlandSt Andrews56°20’21” N 2°47’43” W
St. Andrews!
12. Juli 2012 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
It's hard to know where to begin with St. Andrews. We weren't prepared for all of this. There was of course the very, very old St. Andrews Cathedral and Castle. It was inspiring strolling the groundsWeiterlesen
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- Tag 15
- Freitag, 13. Juli 2012 um 11:59
- ☁️ 12 °C
- Höhe über NN: 328 ft
- SchottlandPrinces Street Gardens55°56’56” N 3°11’47” W
Edinburgh Rd 2-Our Last Day in Scotland!
13. Juli 2012 in Schottland ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
We end our trip by returning to Edinburgh to spend one last day viewing the more important historic sites along The Royal Mile. The Royal Mile is actually 1.2 miles, with Edinburgh Castle on one endWeiterlesen
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- Freitag, 13. Juli 2012 um 23:59
- ⛅ 10 °C
- Höhe über NN: 328 ft
- SchottlandPrinces Street Gardens55°56’56” N 3°11’47” W
Edinburgh Rd 2, Along The Royal Mile
13. Juli 2012 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Although Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace bookend the stroll, the most interesting spots are actually along The Royal Mile!
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- Samstag, 14. Juli 2012 um 23:59
- ⛅ 9 °C
- Höhe über NN: 328 ft
- SchottlandPrinces Street Gardens55°56’56” N 3°11’47” W
Back Home in Charlotte
14. Juli 2012 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
We're now back home in Charlotte. What a wonderful two-week Anniversary trip, made eminently possible by a great group of philosopher organizers in Edinburgh who put together the Hybrid Theories inWeiterlesen
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- Tag 17
- Sonntag, 15. Juli 2012 um 23:59
- 🌙 10 °C
- Höhe über NN: 328 ft
- SchottlandPrinces Street Gardens55°56’56” N 3°11’47” W
Scottish Fare!
15. Juli 2012 in Schottland ⋅ 🌙 10 °C
We did our best to sample as much of the local cuisine as we could, and we did pretty well! We were able to enjoy everything, from North Sea and North Atlantic seafood to the traditional full ScottishWeiterlesen