Scotland was a lot of fun. It was a quick few days, trying to pack a lot of things in. I got to see so much, and learn more about this country within a country.

Our first day in Scotland we walked up to the Edinburgh castle. It is an amazing, and imposing building. It hosts the crown jewels of Scotland, as well as a few museums, and a scotch and book store (a winning combination if you ask me).

We spent the majority of that day wandering along the Royal Mile and enjoying the various sights of the Old City. As well as occasionally snooping about for unprotected wifi.

The next day we got up early and made our way to Haggis Adventures for a Highlands Tour. There were a number of stops, the most beautiful being Glencoe. A beautiful place with a tragic history, it was the scene of the massacre of the MacDonald clan.

I also took advantage of the opportunity to eat Haggis. Sounds (and kind of looks) gross, but tastes exactly the opposite. I really enjoyed it. A delicious breakfast.

Our final Highland Adventure stop was Loch Ness.  We did not see one of the monsters, but did enjoy some spectacular scenery.  It was incredibly beautiful.  I plan to return to Scotland do a walking tour through the Highlands.  It is an amazing place.

The following Morning Heidi returned to London to catch her flight home.  It has been strange traveling “alone” after five weeks of having a friend (a well-organized friend no less!) along for the journey.  I say “alone” because I have fortunately spent the last few days first with very good friends in Edinburgh, and am now with family friends just outside of London.

I spent another day in Edinburgh being shown about the city by my hosts.  I got to see some delightful things, but the pictures are on the point and shoot, not my iPhone.  I did manage to get one over to my Facebook page.  It is pretty epic.

Yesterday I took the train to London, then another train out to Surrey, where I am staying now.  It has been a wonderfully relaxed day here so far, a trend I plan to continue until I depart for Estonia on Monday.