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Linda and Bill's travels Scotland and Portugal
- Apr 10, 2022 · ☁️ 8 °C Altitude: 259 ft
  Scotland Edinburgh Old Town 55.94833, -3.1883355°56’54” N 3°11’18” W
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Edinburgh
April 10 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ☁️ 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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DB Family Europe Grand Tour 22
- Apr 28, 2022, 6:30pm · ☁️ 52 °F Altitude: 331 ft
  Scotland Edinburgh Old Town St Giles' Cathedral 55.94948, -3.1908555°56’58” N 3°11’27” W
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Dark History Tour
April 28 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
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Don't worry, Éowyn had headphones on and listened to the Encanto soundtrack. We had the BEST guide, Jenn, and she led a group sing along of We Don't Talk About Bruno down the walkway to the Royal Mile.

We learned about body snatching, the witch hunts in Scotland, a vampire, Mary Queen of Scots, Enlightenment philosopher David Hume, hangings, and a little bit about Adam Smith, the first philosopher to talk about capitalism.

Éowyn was used to demonstrate why children rarely had to worry about body snatching - not enough bang for your buck.

Willow and Jenn really hit it off and spent most of the time between locations chatting.

Willow got to put Sean's thumbs to the screws to see if he would confess to being a witch.Read more
Our Grand Tour
Yes, that's Abraham Lincoln in a graveyard in Edinburgh. It's a monument to the Scots that died fighting for the Union.
4/29/22Reply
This looks so fun and informative. Love the video of Sean and Willow demonstrating the thumb screws:) I imagine Eowyn was thrilled getting to do the singalong. [Pamela D.]
4/29/22Reply
Willow looks very happy💕 [Pamela D.]
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DB Family Europe Grand Tour 22
- Apr 28, 2022, 12:00pm · ⛅ 50 °F Altitude: 259 ft
  Scotland Edinburgh Old Town The Royal McGregor 55.9504, -3.1867755°57’1” N 3°11’12” W
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Day3
Royal Mile
April 28 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
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St Giles Cathedral was beautiful, with a statue of Albus Dumbledore...er, I mean John Knox.

The statue of a stool is in honor of Jenny Geddes, who started a riot by throwing a stool at the bishop in church (they didn't want a bishop, England was trying to force it on them). Willow's comment: I too, would like to be remembered for my murder weapon.

Willow found her dream dress.

The story of Deacon Brodie likely inspired Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

We loved all of the tiny side streets, called closes.Read more
Vickie Garvin
This is just really cool. All of it.
4/29/22Reply
I love this stained glass. [Aunt Patti]
4/29/22Reply
Pamela D.
Definitely a Willow 👗
4/30/22Reply
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Linda and Bill's travels Scotland and Portugal
- 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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Edinburgh- first day
April 9 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ⛅ 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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Linda and Bill's travels Scotland and Portugal
- Apr 11, 2022 · ☁️ 10 °C Altitude: 253 ft
  Scotland Edinburgh Princes Street Gardens 55.95287, -3.196755°57’10” N 3°11’48” W
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Day6
Edinburgh Castle
April 11 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ☁️ 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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Linda and Bill's travels Scotland and Portugal
- 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
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Day7
Train to London
April 12 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ☁️ 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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UK June 2022
- Jun 19, 2022, 8:46pm · ☀️ 15 °C Altitude: 6 m
  Scotland Edinburgh Leith Water of Leith 55.972605, -3.16080955°58’21” N 3°9’39” W
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Hangin' with the hipsters
June 19 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
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Eine Stadt! Nach fast 2 Wochen menschenleerer Highlands ist das sehr erfrischend. Nach dem wunderbaren Aufenthalt im Tummel Inn und einem ebenfalls grandiosen Frühstück mit Eggs Benedict und Avocado also nach Edinburgh. Unsere coole Unterkunft ist ein kleines Studio-Flat im Hipster-Stadtteil Leith. Bekannt aus Trainspotting, da wars noch no-go-area jetzt gentrifiziert mit coolen Restaurants, alten Hafenpubs und schicken Lofts für die jungen Kreativen. Da halten wir natürlich locker mit und mischen uns unters Volk. Lecker Streefood gibt's auf alle Fälle, morgen wird dann mal die Innenstadt mit dem Bus erkundet. Wetter übrigens ziemlich gut, strahlend blauer Himmel, so solls sein. So long guys...Read more
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Kirsten Jacobs
Sieht toll aus bei Sonne 😃kenne ich nur bei Schneeregen
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RaNi
Sauber😊
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RaNi
Jetzt läufts bei euch👍😊
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Scotland 2022
- May 24, 2022, 8:37am · ☁️ 10 °C Altitude: 52 m
  Scotland Edinburgh Gorgie Murrayfield 55.945577, -3.24290155°56’44” N 3°14’34” W
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Full Scottish breakfast
May 24 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
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Guten Morgen Schottland!
Nach einer Mütze voll wohlverdientem Schlaf, ließen wir unser erstes, leckeres, schottisches Frühstück schmecken. Hat schon was! Wobei es vielleicht nicht jedermanns Sache ist... 😜Read more
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Alexandra Woester
Allso nach lecker schaut dieser Gesichtsausdruck aber nicht gerade aus.
5/28/22Reply
Benjamin Wöster
Über Geschmack lässt sich ja diskutieren 😜
5/28/22Reply
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DB Family Europe Grand Tour 22
- Apr 28, 2022, 1:00pm · ☁️ 54 °F Altitude: 285 ft
  Scotland Edinburgh Grassmarket University of Edinburgh 55.94703, -3.1920955°56’49” N 3°11’32” W
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Greyfriars Graveyard
April 28 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
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We took a tour of Edinburgh's old town and went into Greyfriars Graveyard, which is now used as a public park. In the graveyard we saw the headstone of Greyfriar Bobby, a dog who allegedly stood watch over his master's grave for fourteen years. It's customary for people to leave sticks on his grave for him to play fetch in the after lifeRead more
Pam L
Is that in old town?
4/28/22Reply
Coco Banya
it is
4/28/22Reply
The Greyfriar's Bobby movie is worth watching:) Hard to comprehend the estimated number of people buried there! [Pamela D.]
4/28/22Reply
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DB Family Europe Grand Tour 22
- Apr 27, 2022, 4:12pm · ☀️ 52 °F Altitude: 312 ft
  Scotland Edinburgh Princes Street Garden 55.94848, -3.193555°56’55” N 3°11’37” W
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The Adventure Begins in Edinburgh
April 27 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F
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We've been mostly awake for almost 30 hours now. We're trying to get on track as soon as possible so we still need to stay up for a few hours, so we decided to head straight for Edinburgh Castle. It's a gorgeously sunny day! We found some Latin in St. Margaret's Chapel, saw the huge cannon Mod Meg, the Crown jewels and Stone of Destiny, and the room where King James IV (as in KJV) was born.Read more
The Scottish bagpiper looks pretty dapper. Soft music to stay awake with. You will need some rest now that you have crossed the pond and started the adventure. [Grandpa Bruce]
4/27/22Reply
Off to a great start! You all look pretty good for that long without sleep! [Pamela D.]
4/27/22Reply
Pam L
She could fit in there.....easily.
4/28/22Reply
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