Monday, June 8, 2009

Edinburgh at last!

My train arrived at Waverly Station after about 4 hours like I mentioned earlier. It was a wonderful, comfortable and scenic ride that I highly recommend to everybody.

I was feeling energetic and excited to finally be in the land of Sean Connery and Braveheart so I decided to forego a taxi and just pull my suitcase and walk to the hotel. How hard could it be right? If given the chance for a do over, I would go a different route.. a route that is not up a steep hill that seems to go on forever. My suitcase began to feel like I was dragging a car by the time I got to my hotel. I was drenched in sweat, breathing hard and red-faced as I walked into the lobby and I would not have blamed the young fresh-faced girl behind the counter if she called an ambulance or security as she looked my way. I know, I am out of shape! Oh well, I made it alive and that is what counts. Look at how awesome this city is so far!
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Wedding Bells are ringing

I interrupt this blog to bring you an update! I know I should have been bringing you all up to date on my travels through Europe but I have been very busy with other matters since I returned home. My son Nate got married 6 June to his sweetheart (since high school) Kristi. Here is a pic I took of the new married couple as proof. Now I should be able to get my thoughts back on track and finish my travel blog as promised.
~Bev
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