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Off to Glasgow

Posted on May 23, 2017 by herktrav

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Up early to clean up and pack for check out. We will be spending the next three nights in Glasgow. It’s hard to believe that the first week is over already. Check out is a matter of … Continue reading →

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Hop On – Hop Off – Day 2 – Holyroodhouse Palace and New Town.

Posted on May 22, 2017 by herktrav

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Today we’re off to the other end of the Royal Mile to see the other royal attraction – the Palace of Holyroodhouse. It is still used today as the Royal residence and as a tourist attraction when … Continue reading →

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Hop On / Hop Off – Day 1 – Hail Britannia!

Posted on May 20, 2017 by herktrav

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Edinburgh has a Hop On – Hop Off bus with three different routes. Our Majestic ticket allowed us to ride them all, plus it provided entrance tickets to the Royal Yacht Britannia, the palace at Holyrood and … Continue reading →

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Tour day – Rosslyn Chapel and the Scottish Borders

Posted on May 19, 2017 by herktrav

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Another tour day, this time we are headed south of Edinburgh. Highlights will include the rolling hills of the lowlands, a stop at the inspirational view point of Sir Walter Scott and then ending at Rosslyn Chapel. … Continue reading →

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Tour day – St Andrews and beyond

Posted on May 18, 2017 by herktrav

Edinburgh, United Kingdom In case I didn’t mention it, the bed is really comfortable in the apartment. That said, we got another good night’s rest before heading out on our tour this morning. Today we are taking a Rabbie’s Tour … Continue reading →

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Checking out the Edinburgh Castle

Posted on May 17, 2017 by herktrav

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Another good night’s sleep and we’re ready to go. Today’s schedule includes a tour of the Edinburgh Castle and whatever else we stumble upon. Walked the 100 meters to the tour starting point and met our guide … Continue reading →

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We have arrived in Scotland

Posted on May 16, 2017 by herktrav

Edinburgh, United Kingdom We have arrived in Edinburgh. I think I’m already developing a brogue after just a few hours. The flights over were both good, though both were delayed a bit. The flight from Newark to Edinburgh was in … Continue reading →

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Let the games begin…

Posted on May 15, 2017 by herktrav

Williamsville, NY Hard to believe but it’s just about time to go. All the planning, reading and listening to bagpipers on You Tube will hopefully make for a great trip. We’re heading to Scotland for a couple of weeks, basing … Continue reading →

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Italy 2016 – Italy review – Questions and answers…

Posted on June 24, 2016 by herktrav

Buffalo, NY So we’re back home and just getting our body clocks back in sync. Thanks to everyone who read along. It makes it much more fun to share the journey with others. Wish it could have been a group … Continue reading →

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Italy 2016 – From Rome to Home

Posted on June 21, 2016 by herktrav

Day 34 – Buffalo, NY Early morning alarms woke us up at 4:45 am. We need to take showers, pack and check out by 7:00 am when our car arrives to take us to the airport. Everything went smoothly despite … Continue reading →

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