Our Two Week Itinerary
29 июня 2012 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 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
Committed to One Carry on Each
29 июня 2012 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 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 forЧитать далее
We're Off!
30 июня 2012 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 38 °C
...Or not. Flight delayed! :)
Touchdown in Edinburgh!
1 июля 2012 г., Шотландия ⋅ 🌫 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!
Four nights for the Hybrid Conference
1 июля 2012 г., Шотландия ⋅ 🌫 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!
A Day In Rainy Edinburgh
2 июля 2012 г., Шотландия ⋅ ⛅ 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!
Shopping!
2 июля 2012 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☁️ 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 CenterЧитать далее
Around Edinburgh
3 июля 2012 г., Шотландия ⋅ ⛅ 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 whereЧитать далее
Royals, Palaces, Paparazzi, and Parties
3 июля 2012 г., Шотландия ⋅ ⛅ 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 wereЧитать далее
Memorable Pubs in Edinburgh
4 июля 2012 г., Шотландия ⋅ ⛅ 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 byЧитать далее
Historic Stirling
5 июля 2012 г., Шотландия ⋅ ⛅ 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 wasЧитать далее
Scottish Countryside
5 июля 2012 г., Шотландия ⋅ ⛅ 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 darnedЧитать далее
Oban
6 июля 2012 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☀️ 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,Читать далее
Daytrip to Isles of Mull and Iona
7 июля 2012 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☀️ 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! WeЧитать далее
Beautiful Iona
7 июля 2012 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☀️ 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 toЧитать далее
More of the Scottish Countryside
8 июля 2012 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
On our way to the Isle of Skye, with a stop at the Invergarry Hotel and Pub.
The Isle of Skye
8 июля 2012 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☀️ 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'sЧитать далее
Oh, Colorful Skye!
9 июля 2012 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☀️ 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,Читать далее
Inverness and Culloden Battlefield
11 июля 2012 г., Шотландия ⋅ ⛅ 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. WeЧитать далее
Even more of the Scottish Countryside
12 июля 2012 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☀️ 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 inЧитать далее
St. Andrews!
12 июля 2012 г., Шотландия ⋅ ⛅ 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 groundsЧитать далее
Edinburgh Rd 2-Our Last Day in Scotland!
13 июля 2012 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☁️ 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 endЧитать далее
Edinburgh Rd 2, Along The Royal Mile
13 июля 2012 г., Шотландия ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Although Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace bookend the stroll, the most interesting spots are actually along The Royal Mile!
Back Home in Charlotte
14 июля 2012 г., Шотландия ⋅ ⛅ 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 inЧитать далее
Scottish Fare!
15 июля 2012 г., Шотландия ⋅ 🌙 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 ScottishЧитать далее